 March 13, 2012 Scoliosis Surgery: Introduction by Dr. Aminian Meet Afshin Aminian, MD, as he talks about having scoliosis surgery at CHOC Children's. As medical director of the CHOC Children's Orthopaedic Institute, he'll introduce this series of videos we made just for teens. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Introduction by Dr. Aminian March 13, 2012 Meet Afshin Aminian, MD, as he talks about having scoliosis surgery at CHOC Children's. As medical director of the CHOC Children's Orthopaedic Institute, he'll introduce this series of videos we made just for teens. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Preparation March 13, 2012 For the two nights right before your scoliosis surgery, you will need to wash your back with a special soap that helps prevent infections. It's called Hibiclens and is available at any pharmacy without a prescription. Because it's really hard to properly scrub your back on your own, you will probably need to have a parent or friend help you. If you have more questions, ask your doctor. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Day of Surgery March 13, 2012 Child Life Specialist at CHOC Children's shares what you can expect the day of scoliosis surgery. From getting to know our Short Stay Unit, to explaining what happens when you wake up from surgery, Jessica shares the important information. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: The Nurse Manager March 13, 2012 Meet the Orthopaedic Institute nurse manager. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: What is my room going to look like? March 13, 2012 CHOC nurse Meggan offers a quick tour of what the patient rooms look like on our medical and surgical floors at the hospital. If you are having scoliosis surgery, it's what your room might look like. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Why You Need to Get Moving March 13, 2012 CHOC nurse Meggan explains why it's important to get moving as soon as possible after having scoliosis surgery. The quicker you get up and move, the quicker you heal. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: We Want You to Poop March 13, 2012 Having scoliosis surgery isn't just hard on your spine. Your pain meds can mess with your ability to go to the bathroom. Get the real scoop on poop and why it's so important after surgery. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Moving Around March 13, 2012 Our CHOC physical therapist shows you what you can and can't do right after scoliosis surgery-- including how to get in and out of bed, stand up, and sit in a chair without breaking your precautions. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Activity & Diet March 13, 2012 Dr. Afshin Aminian, Medical Medical Director, CHOC Orthopaedic Institute, explains what to do, and what to eat, after scoliosis surgery at CHOC. Feeling tired all the time is totally normal after scoliosis surgery. So take it easy, and watch this video. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Pain Management March 13, 2012 Dr. Aminian, Medical Director, CHOC Orthopaedic Institute, talks about pain management after having scoliosis surgery. Learn more about what to expect and how to deal with pain once you come home from the hospital. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: The Scoop on Poop After Surgery March 13, 2012 Dr. Afshin Aminian, Medical Director, CHOC Orthopaedic Institute, talks about the effects of pain medication on bowel movements after scoliosis surgery. Pooping is important, especially after your spine surgery. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Wound Care March 13, 2012 Dr. Aminian, Medical Director, CHOC Orthopaedic Institute, talks about wound care after scoliosis surgery and infection prevention. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Patients Get Real March 13, 2012 Having scoliosis surgery can be tough. Hear from two scoliosis patients, as they share their stories and insider tips for how to deal. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: Moms Share Their Experience March 13, 2012 Having scoliosis surgery can be tough on the parents, too. Hear from two real moms of scoliosis patients, as they share their stories and advice. |
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Scoliosis Surgery: A Dad Shares His Experience March 13, 2012 Having scoliosis surgery can be tough on the parents, too. Hear from a real dad of a scoliosis patient, as he shares his story and some helpful tips. |
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Tumors in Children - Dr. Maryam Gholizadeh July 29, 2010 In this segment from American Health Journal, Dr. Maryam Gholizadeh dicusses the treatments available for children with tumors. |
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Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions April 05, 2010 In this segment from American Health Journal, Dr. Afshin Aminian, medical director of the CHOC Children's Orthopaedic Institute explains the various problems and treatments associated with pediatric orthopedic conditions. |
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Backpacks and Back Pain in Children April 05, 2010 From the experts at CHOC Children's, this video describes how to properly wear a back pack to limit back strain. |
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Nursing Featured Employer Video March 21, 2008 Nursing employer highlight video from Nurse TV |
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Scoliosis Screening Podcast January 30, 2008 Dr. Afshin Aminian, Medical Director of the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute, describes how to detect scoliosis in children and adolescents and when to refer to a specialist. |
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