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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.

Taking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Here are guidelines to help you at home.

Vaginitis is a name for a group of vaginal infections. These include trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and yeast infections. The only true STI (sexually transmitted infection) is trichomoniasis. But having any type of vaginitis may increase your risk of catching other STIs.

Making even one lifestyle change for your heart reduces your risk for heart disease. Change is hard for everyone, so take it one step at a time. Here are some tips to help you get started on making changes that are good for your heart.

Hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum surrounding the testicle. This sometimes happens to newborns. Learn more about hydrocele, including how it’s treated.

When the surgery is done, you'll go to the PACU (postanesthesia care unit). It is also called the recovery room. You'll stay in the PACU until you're fully awake. This is often a few hours. You'll then go to a regular room. Your hospital stay may last from 1 to 3 days.

You had a procedure in which your varicose veins were surgically removed. Here's what you can do to help with your recovery after surgery.

You had a surgical procedure called an open lung or pulmonary lobectomy. This is the removal of a section (lobe) of 1 of your lungs. Here are instructions to help you care for yourself at home.