Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

In recent times, the prevalence of hip replacement surgery has surged, offering a welcome respite for individuals grappling with the challenges of hip pain and restricted mobility. As a transformative ...

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Two-year-old Stone Richman's mother Karla Salerno gets close to tears when she thinks about her son having kidney surgery, with a large scar and multiple days of recovery at Dell Children's Medical ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...

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It’s important to refrain from walking in the weeks after ankle surgery. It may take a year to fully recover depending on your surgeon’s instructions and the amount of repair work involved. Studies ...

Children and infants are especially vulnerable to dehydration and calorie loss, which may heighten stress and slow recovery from surgery." Researchers reviewed records from 71,835 children, aged 17 or ...