Just because your cast is off, it doesn't mean that your recovery is over. Your bone is still growing stronger and you need to care for your injury.

Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal. Your doctor will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury.

Bones anywhere in the body can break. Casts are often used for fractures in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. There are many types of fractures. But all fractures heal the same way: New bone grows to connect the broken pieces. A cast holds broken bones in place while they heal.

A child’s bones heal the same way as an adult’s. But since a child’s bones are still growing, there are a few special concerns.

Explanation of how bones heal.

Illustration and explanation of neck muscles.

These exercises help build upper body strength.

The following exercises do more than build strength. You’ll also use them after surgery to help speed your recovery.

The following exercises build strength. You’ll also use them after surgery to help speed up your recovery.

There are several types of laparoscopic hysterectomy. Depending on your needs, all or part of the uterus may be removed. In some cases, the cervix, ovaries, or fallopian tubes are also removed.