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Instructions to care for yourself after having internal fixation of a fractured femur.

This is a health problem in which part of the intestine slides inside another part. Blood flow to part of the intestine can then become blocked. This can cause severe damage if not treated. Here's how to care for your child after they are back at home.

During an angioplasty, a health care provider inflates a tiny balloon inside a blocked blood vessel to allow blood to flow. The provider may also insert a stent in the blocked vessel to help the vessel stay open. Read on to learn how to care for yourself after the procedure.

Information on how to care for yourself after knee arthroscopy.

Craniosynostosis happens when the bones in your baby's skull grow together, or fuse, too early. If the bones fuse too early, brain growth can be restricted. Or the shape of the head will be unusual. This can lead to developmental problems and sometimes seizures. Here are instructions for home care following surgery to correct this condition.

Your child has been hospitalized with cystic fibrosis. This is an inherited, long-term disease. It affects the lungs and digestive system most often.

Learn what you can do to prevent, watch for, and help heal pressure injuries.

DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein. Your healthcare provider will usually prescribe an anticoagulant medicine. Be sure to follow all directions your provider gives you for taking this medicine.

You have been diagnosed with diverticulitis. This is a condition in which small pouches form in your colon (large intestine) and become inflamed or infected. Follow the guidelines here for home care.