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

This handout gives important self-care instructions to follow after your drain is placed. It includes safety precautions and drain site care.

This handout gives important self-care instructions to follow after a drain is removed. It includes safety precautions and drain site care.

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery to ease a condition called Dupuytren's contracture. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

This handout explains self-care and what to expect after an egg retrieval procedure during in vitro fertilization (IVF). It includes information about activities, medicines, and when to call the doctor.

This handout gives important self-care instructions for patients to follow at home after having an electrical cardioversion. It includes guidelines on activity limits, safety precautions, bathing, skin care, and eating. It also lists symptoms that require a call to the doctor or 911.

This handout is for women who recently had an endometrial ablation at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains what to expect during the recovery time. It includes sections on personal care, bleeding and vaginal discharge, diet, activity restrictions, pain, and when to call the doctor.

This handout explains follow-up care after endoscopic surgery to release carpal tunnel. 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 instructions after having endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery. This surgery is done through the nose to remove tumors from the pituitary gland and skull base.

This handout provides self-care and follow-up instructions for patients who had an endoscopy. It has a section for providers to put the results of the exam, what to do after the exam, and when to call the clinic.

This handout is for patients who will have epilepsy surgery, and provides self-care instructions to follow at home while recovering from the procedure.

This larger-print handout reviews eye care and symptoms to watch for after having an ERG (electroretinogram) test. It includes advice to call the doctor if symptoms of a corneal abrasion occur.

This handout gives self-care instructions for patients who have had an esophageal ablation. This procedure is done to treat a condition called Barrett’s esophagus.

This handout gives self-care instructions after having an Essure device placed for permanent birth control, and tells what symptoms require a call to the doctor or nurse.

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after fibular 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 surgery to repair flexor tendons in the hand. 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 instructions to follow after your gamma knife treatment at Harborview Medical Center.

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

This handout explains what to expect after gynecologic surgery at UW Medical Center and how to plan for recovery at home. It includes a brief description of UWMC care team members, what it means to be in a "teaching hospital," how long to expect to stay in the hospital, pain management concerns, and activity recommendations.

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

This handout gives instructions for care following hand surgery, including how to handle pain, nausea, constipation, itching, and swelling. Also includes dressing instructions for various types of surgery: carpal tunnel, trigger fingers, ganglion cysts, fractures/broken bones, radial breaks, ligament repair, hand tenolysis, Dupuytrens release, and hardware removal.

This handout gives care instructions to follow for the first few days after having a cardiac catheterization using the transradial approach. This type of catheteriziation is done through an artery in the patient's wrist.

This handout describes exercises to do after having hip arthroscopy surgery. Please note that you will need a helper for 2 of these exercises. Photos and step-by-step instructions are included.

This handout is for patients who have been hospitalized for COVID-19 coronavirus symptoms. It explains what needs to happen before they can leave the hospital, isolation and self-care after discharge, and how to prevent the spread of the virus at home and in the community.

This handout explains what to expect during recovery at home after hysteroscopy surgery. It include sections on personal care, bleeding, diet, activity, pain, follow-up visits, and when to call the doctor.