John Smith's new guide helps patients and caregivers manage recovery challenges, set realistic expectations, and ...

Brain surgery recovery involves a hospital stay, follow-up monitoring, and rehabilitation. Your type of procedure will affect what to expect for each of these stages, as well as risks to be aware of.

Sir Nick Faldo’s open-heart surgery earlier this year, doused his wife Lindsay Faldo into concern. But six weeks later, Lady ...

Lung transplant surgery generally takes eight to 10 hours. It may take longer depending on whether you have had previous chest surgery and if you are receiving two lungs instead of one. You’ll be ...

As many as 1 in 5 people have complications from ACDF surgery, but severe side effects are rare. Most people fully recover within 6–8 weeks, but some may need another surgery. Anterior cervical ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

University of Maryland Medical System surgeons break down how weight loss surgery works, who qualifies and what patients can ...

In addition to surgical expertise, Greater Texas Foot & Ankle Specialist offers modern in-office treatments including MLS ...

Healing and recovery can vary from one person to the other. We typically expect recovery to take about four to six months before you are back to most sports. However, you will see continued ...

Joint fusion surgery involves fusing two or more bones to grow into one larger bone. Doctors may recommend it for people with severe joint pain or instability. Severe joint pain can occur due to ...