Artificial elbow parts replace the surfaces of your damaged elbow. The artificial elbow has 2 parts. One part fits into your humerus (upper arm). The other part fits into your ulna (forearm). The resulting hinge allows your elbow to bend.

A total abdominal colectomy is surgery to remove your colon. It is done to remove disease, such as cancer, polyps, and inflammatory bowel disease, and to relieve the symptoms you have been having, such as bleeding, blockage, and pain.

A thyroidectomy is the removal of your thyroid gland. Removing the thyroid gland removes your body's source of thyroid hormone. So after the surgery, you will need to take thyroid hormone pills every day. This helps keep the level of thyroid hormone in your body steady. This sheet tells you more about how to care for yourself after surgery.

You have had surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This happens when the main blood vessel in your abdominal area weakens and expands like a balloon. Here's what you need to know following surgery.

Here's how to care for yourself at home when you've been diagnosed with a stroke or you have a high risk for stroke.

Sickle cell anemia runs in families and often affects African Americans. Here are tips for treatment and home care for your child.

Learn about how to care for yourself when you have sickle cell anemia, from lifestyle changes to preventive care.

You had a shoulder arthroscopy. It is a surgical procedure that helps the health care provider diagnose and treat shoulder problems. These include instability, arthritis, and rotator cuff problems. Below are instructions to help you care for your shoulder when you are at home.

This information can help you care for your child who has had surgery for scoliosis.

Instructions for care after scoliosis surgery.