As you prepare for any surgery, there are many things that you have to plan for—who will help out around the house, whether you can get enough time off of…
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Can your orthopedic surgery be avoided?
Consult the best surgeons to find out Do pain and mobility issues keep you from performing everyday activities? Has your physician told you that surgery is the only answer? Many…
How do I choose the right ambulatory surgery center?
In our earlier posts in this series, we talked about what outpatient surgery is and how to decide if you should have your surgery in the hospital or in an…
Coronary Bypass Surgery: What You Need to Know
If you’ve developed coronary heart disease (CHD), your doctor may have referred you to a cardiac surgeon to discuss heart surgery. For people with CHD, the most common type of…
How to talk to your employer about getting surgery
Taking weeks off for surgery is not quite the same as missing a couple hours of work for a doctor’s appointment. Even when your employer offers surgery through Carrum Health…
Hip Replacement 101
Your hip is one of your largest and most important joints. When arthritis or an injury causes problems with your hip joint, your whole life can be affected. You may…