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Vena cava filter implantation is a procedure to place a device in the inferior vena cava. The inferior vena cava is the large vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. The device is a filter that traps blood clots in the lower body. It prevents the clots from traveling to the lungs.

Mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. It’s most often done to treat breast cancer, or to keep cancer from spreading. After a mastectomy, reconstruction can be done to rebuild the breast shape and restore its appearance.

Knee osteotomy is surgery to shift the positioning of the knee. Read this to learn about the surgery and the recovery.

Learn how to get ready for a proctoscopy, an exam of your rectum and anus.

Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after cancer surgery, or after radiation to the lymph nodes. It has no cure, but you can take steps to reduce or relieve symptoms.

A mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, changes the way your brain works for a short time. Learn more about this condition.

A mild traumatic brain injury can temporarily change the way your brain works. Know what to look out for.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden jolt to your head that changes how your brain works. It can cause trouble sleeping.

Know what to expect after a concussion.