Patna: A one-day cadaveric workshop emphasising the finer details of the posterior spinal approach — the most widely used technique in spine surgery —.

Whether a midline or transverse incision is used in abdominal surgery depends mainly on the disease, anatomy and potential effects on wound healing, pain and postoperative complications. Decisions can ...

Cover opened stitches with a clean bandage and call your surgeon for advice. Call 911 if your wound opens wide enough to see organs or if you are bleeding. If your stitches break open after surgery, ...

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A C-section scar may look pink, discolored, raised, and sore in the first weeks after surgery. To help a C-section scar heal, clean and moisturize the incision site, and change dressings regularly. A ...