A barium enema is an X-ray exam of your rectum and colon. This test helps your doctor detect problems such as blockages, tumors, polyps, or other problems.

You are scheduled to have surgery. The health care staff will try to make your stay comfortable. Use the guidelines below to remind yourself what to do before surgery.

Blood lost during surgery may need to be replaced. Donating your own blood ahead of time is sometimes best. Depositing your own blood before surgery is called autologous blood donation.

Your anesthesiologist gives you anesthetics (medicines to keep you comfortable and decrease your awareness of surgery) and monitors your condition to keep you safe during surgery. You will have 1 of 3 kinds of anesthesia during your surgery.

Your new hip has a limited safe range of motion. These tips will help you manage better with your new hip.

After hip replacement, getting in and out of a car can be difficult. This sheet can help.

After hip replacement surgery, getting in and out of bed can be difficult. These instructions can help.

After hip replacement, getting dressed can be difficult. These tups can help.

Practice doing these daily tasks after hip replacement surgery.

Strong, flexible muscles help protect your knee. Improve your strength and increase your range of motion by doing the exercises shown here.