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You had a procedure called radical prostatectomy to remove the entire prostate and nearby tissues. This information will help you know what to do as you recover from surgery.

Know what to expect during a sleep study in a sleep lab.

You had a shoulder arthroscopy. It is a surgical procedure that helps the health care provider diagnose and treat shoulder problems. These include instability, arthritis, and rotator cuff problems. Below are instructions to help you care for your shoulder when you are at home.

If you have breathing problems or sleep apnea, these surgical procedures may help.

Here's how to care for yourself at home when you've been diagnosed with a stroke or you have a high risk for stroke.

A thyroidectomy is the removal of your thyroid gland. Removing the thyroid gland removes your body's source of thyroid hormone. So after the surgery, you will need to take thyroid hormone pills every day. This helps keep the level of thyroid hormone in your body steady. This sheet tells you more about how to care for yourself after surgery.

Artificial elbow parts replace the surfaces of your damaged elbow. The artificial elbow has 2 parts. One part fits into your humerus (upper arm). The other part fits into your ulna (forearm). The resulting hinge allows your elbow to bend.

You had surgery to remove a bladder tumor. Learn how to care for yourself at home after the surgery.

Your child had a procedure called tympanoplasty to repair a damaged eardrum. Here's what you need to know about home care following this procedure.