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This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after radial forearm free flap surgery. This surgery is done to fill a hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

This handout explains follow-up care after radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that "burns" the nerve that is causing pain. Includes instructions for medicines, site care, activities, filling out a pain diary, and when to call the Center for Pain Relief.

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after rectus abdominis free flap surgery. This surgery is done to fill a hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

This handout explains self-care after having a Rezum procedure, which is done to treat an enlarged prostate gland. It includes what to do when you get home, questions you may have, common symptoms, and warning signs that require a call to your doctor.

This handout gives self-care instructions for patients to follow after having a right heart catheterization. Topics include activity, pain management, site care, and when to call the doctor.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery to repair scaphoid fractures and non-unions. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery to repair scapholunate ligament ruptures. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout explains next steps after having a screening mammogram at UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

This handout for patients at UW Medical Center explains what to expect after septoplasty surgery, including guidelines for activity, diet, medicines, and nasal care. It lists symptoms to report to the doctor and gives phone numbers to call.

This handout is for patients who came to the Emergency Department with stroke symptoms and have been admitted to the hospital.

This handout explains what an adult man can expect after having circumcision surgery.

This handout explains what an adult man can expect after having frenuloplasty surgery.

This handout gives instructions for gynecology oncology patients to follow after their surgery, with specific notes for hysterectomy patients. Included are activity restrictions, symptoms that should be reported to the clinic, how to manage the combination of narcotic and non-narcotic pain medicines and their refills, and when to call for a follow-up visit.

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after thigh free flap surgery. This surgery is done to fill a hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

This handout gives important self-care instructions to follow after a thoracentesis. It includes safety precautions and puncture site care.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery on a thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery to repair a thumb collateral ligament. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout describes self-care after tonsillectomy surgery. It includes details about diet, medicines, activities, and when to call the clinic.

This handout explains self-care at home after total hip or knee surgery. Included are what to do to prevent problems, home safety, recommended activities, and important phone numbers.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery to repair a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), a small piece of cartilage and ligaments in the wrist. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery to release trigger finger or trigger thumb, also called stenosing tenosynovitis. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout explains follow-up care after ulnar nerve subcutaneous transposition surgery. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout gives self-care guidelines for UW Medicine patients to follow after having an ultrasound-tuided thoracentesis in the Medical Specialties Center.

This handout explains recovery in the hospital after giving birth. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."