Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term (chronic) disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The inflammation can be so severe that it affects how the joints and other parts of the body look and function.

Detailed information on reconstructive plastic surgery, including the most common types

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with the improvement in a person's appearance and reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by illness, trauma, or birth disorders.

Many different types of surgeries can be done on the hand, depending on the underlying cause of the problem.

Detailed information on recovering from hand surgery.

Detailed information on respiratory conditions in children, including asthma, croup, the common cold, and the flu

Detailed information on laser surgery and what types of surgeries may be done with lasers

Detailed information on plastic surgery, including cosmetic plastic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery

How should you prepare for surgery? That depends on the type of surgery and type of anesthesia that will be used. Read on to learn more.