The intensive care unit (ICU) is also sometimes called the critical care unit. Here people get constant care and are closely watched. Some hospitals may have more than one type of ICU. These may include a medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, or pediatric ICU.

After a total hip replacement, you'll continue to recover at home and find yourself returning to your daily routine. The key to becoming active again is to stick with your recovery program. Read more for tips on getting back to an active lifestyle.

After hip replacement surgery, you can leave the hospital when your health is stable, your pain is controlled, and you're able to walk safely, including up and down stairs. Here are some tips to continue your recovery at home.

Here is what to expect in the hospital after a total hip replacement.

The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain. But when a hip joint is damaged, it is likely to hurt when you move.

After shoulder replacement, you may have more strength and movement in your shoulder and arm and be able to return to many of the activities you enjoy - like golf, swimming, bowling, and gardening.

To get the most from your new shoulder, you need to take an active role in your recovery.

During your hospital stay, your care team works to control your pain, get you up and walking, and start you on an exercise program to gently move and strengthen your new shoulder. Learn more about your recovery in the hospital.

A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of the brain artery. If it tears and bleeds, nearby cells can be damaged.

The brain controls the entire body, from regulating breathing and blood pressure to enabling you to move and speak.