Articles On:surgery
5 Tips on Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery
Q: I have knee osteoarthritis that will eventually require knee replacement surgery, perhaps in the ...
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose ...
7 Tips for Out-of-Town Medical Procedures
The challenges of getting the right health care multiply when the best options aren’t nearby. ...
Surgery for Sleep Apnea
Is surgery for sleep apnea a worthwhile option for people who don’t experience sleep improvements ...
LASIK Eye Surgery for Seniors: Is It Worth It?
LASIK is a popular laser refractive eye surgery performed to correct vision problems. During the ...
Prehabilitation: Get Back on Your Feet Post-Surgery
You wouldn’t run a marathon or climb a mountain without training for it. Why then ...
Are You Comfortable with a Surgeon Your Own Age or Older?
In a recent episode of New Amsterdam, an aging surgeon experiences problems during a procedure. ...
Taking the Mystery Out of Spinal Fusion Surgery
My husband, Don, had been experiencing lower back pain and pain in his right leg ...
