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

During your hospital stay, your healthcare 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.

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.

Exercising is the only way to regain your strength and range of motion. With continued exercise, you may gain more strength and range of motion than you had before surgery.

You and your care team will evaluate how well you can care for yourself at home. You may need friends, family, or a home health aide to help with chores and errands.

The knee is a hingelike joint, formed where the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap meet. It is supported by muscles and ligaments and lined with cushioning cartilage. Over time, cartilage can wear away and the knee becomes stiff and painful.

After cataract surgery, it is important to have regular eye exams. This is the best way to check the health of your eyes. It will help you maintain good vision.

Your health care provider will let you know what you should and shouldn't do after you get home. You may need to wear eye protection the first day.

Cystoscopy is a way for your healthcare provider to get a close look at the inside of your bladder. If cancer is found, it may be taken out during this procedure. This is called transurethral resection (TUR).