Mobility Joint mobility hip surgery precautions for bending and safe bedside transfers I didn’t expect the smallest movements to feel l…
Scars Scar management: start timing for massage and principles of pressure control Two weeks after a small surgery last year, I cau…
Pulmonary Pulmonary monitoring: understanding pulse oximeter readings and pacing Last weekend I paused halfway up a familiar hill…
Complications Complication response: pulmonary embolism warning signs and contact steps The first time I really sat with the idea of a p…
Wounds Wound surveillance: describing redness, warmth, and drainage accurately A few weeks ago I caught myself fumbling for wor…
Scars Scar management: scheduling silicone sheet wear and tracking skin responses I didn’t expect a translucent square of silicone…
Nutrition Post-op nutrition: balancing fiber, fluids, and activity to reduce constipation I didn’t expect recovery to be so quiet—especial…
Wounds Wound protection: waterproof covers for showering and careful drying steps I didn’t realize how much a simple shower could …
Orthopedic Orthopedic rehab: safety checks before starting pulley exercises for shoulder The first time I hung a doorway pulley over the …
Rehab Shoulder rehab: brace duration and permitted hand use after rotator cuff repair I didn’t expect a simple fabric sling to change …
Scars Scar management: start timing for massage and principles of pressure control Two weeks after a small surgery last year, I cau…
Mobility Joint mobility hip surgery precautions for bending and safe bedside transfers I didn’t expect the smallest movements to feel l…
Pulmonary Pulmonary monitoring: understanding pulse oximeter readings and pacing Last weekend I paused halfway up a familiar hill…
Mobility Hip precautions: safer sit-to-stand techniques with flexion restrictions I didn’t realize how much of daily life is built…
Rehab Walking in a boot: stride adjustments and fatigue management during rehab The first morning I strapped on a walking boot, …
Pain Pain taper basics: principles for dose reductions and points to discuss On a quiet bus ride, I reread a few old notes I’…
Wounds Wound care: hand hygiene and stepwise dressing changes before and after I didn’t expect something as ordinary as washing…