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  • Amputation

    Information about amputation, including why and how it's carried out, recovery and rehabilitation, prosthetics, stump care and possible complications.

  • Hand tendon repair - Recovery

    Find out about recovery and rehabilitation after having hand tendon surgery, including when you'll be able to go home, return to work and resume normal activities.

  • Recovering from a heart attack

    Find out about recovering from a heart attack.

  • Subdural haematoma - Recovery

    Read more about recovering from a subdural haematoma, including the problems you may experience and what support is available.

  • Lumbar decompression surgery - Recovery

    Recovery after lumbar decompression surgery will depend on your fitness and level of activity prior to surgery. This is why a course of physiotherapy before the operation may be recommended.

  • Knee ligament surgery - Recovery

    Find out about recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery, including advice about physiotherapy, gentle exercises and using painkillers.

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Treatment

    Find out about the main treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including self care measures, medicines and supportive treatments.

  • Encephalitis - Complications

    Find out about the further problems that can occur after encephalitis, and what help and support is available.

  • Coronary heart disease - Recovery

    Read about recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, including information and advice about exercise, relationships and sex, and returning to work.

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Read about recovering from a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), including wound care advice and making lifestyle changes to prevent further heart problems.