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Wound Care After Orthopaedic Surgery: What to Expect at Home
Recovery after orthopaedic surgery continues long after you leave the hospital. While the procedure itself is carefully performed in theatre, wound healing takes place gradually over the weeks that follow. Knowing what is expected - and understanding how to interpret changes - can significantly reduce anxiety during recovery. This guide explains how surgical wounds heal, how to interpret fluid on your dressing, how to care for your incision, and how surgical site infections t
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