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Scoliosis Surgery: Activity & Diet
After scoliosis surgery activity & diet is very important explains Dr. Afshin Aminian. Feeling tired all the time is totally normal after scoliosis surgery.
Scoliosis Surgery: Pain Management
Dr. Afshin Aminian talks about pain management after having scoliosis surgery. Learn more about what to expect & how to deal with pain once you come home.
Scoliosis Surgery: The Scoop on Poop
Dr. Afshin Aminian talks about the effects of pain medication on bowel movements after scoliosis surgery. Pooping is important after your spine surgery.
Scoliosis Surgery: Wound Care
Dr. Afshin Aminian talks about wound care after scoliosis surgery and infection prevention.
Scoliosis Surgery: Patients Get Real
Scoliosis surgery can be tough. In this video we hear from two scoliosis patients, as they share their stories and insider tips for how to deal.
Scoliosis Surgery: Moms Share Their Experience
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.
Epilepsy: Dr. Zupanc
Epilepsy is the topic for Mary Zupanc, MD, in this American Health Journal video segment. She explains that epilepsy is two or more unprovoked seizures.
Muscular Dystrophy: Dr. Rosenfeld
Muscular Dystrophy topic for Samuel Rosenfeld, MD, from American Health Journal. Muscular Dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause muscle deterioration.
Scoliosis Surgery: My Room
A CHOC nurse offers a quick tour of what the patient rooms look like on our hospital floors for scoliosis surgery patients.
Scoliosis Surgery: Pain Management
A CHOC nurse explains how your pain is managed when you are in the hospital after your scoliosis surgery, using a PCA (patient-controlled analgesia).
Scoliosis Surgery: Get Moving
CHOC nurse Meggan explains why it’s important to get moving when you get to your room after having scoliosis surgery. The quicker you get up and move, the quicker you heal.
Scoliosis Surgery: A Dad Shares His Experience
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.
Low Birth Weight in Infants: Dr. Soliman
Dr. Antoine Soliman, CHOC, discusses what extremely low birth weight can mean for the baby in this segment from American Health Journal.
Preventing Sports Injuries in Female Athletes: Dr. Schlechter
In this segment from American Health Journal, Dr. John Schlecter, CHOC, discusses how to prevent sports injuries for female athletes.
Cooling Cap System: Dr. Dhar
In this segment from American Health Journal, Dr. Vijay Dhar, CHOC, explains the life saving technology of the cooling cap system.
There’s No Place Like CHOC: Dr. Goodman
Gary Goodman, MD, Medical Dir. of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at CHOC, explains why he chose pediatrics & why there is no better place than CHOC.
Gastro Intestinal Problems: Dr. Katz
Gastro intestinal problems can occur at any age, even in children. Mitchell Katz, MD, at CHOC, tells us about these problems in children.
Immunizations in the NICU: Dr. Soliman
In this video Dr. Antoine Soliman speaks about immunizations of small babies in the NICU. When a baby reaches the age of two months the thought of vaccinations can be stressful.
Children and Headaches: Dr. Zupanc
In this segment, Mary Zupanc, MD, speaks about the most common types of headaches. She tells us headaches in children are common & are usually not serious.
Congenital Heart Problems: Dr. Renella
In this segment from American Health Journal, Dr. Pierangelo Renella, explains the advantages of early detection of congenital heart disease.
Stimulants and the Effects on the Heart: Dr. Chang
Stimulants and the effects on the heart is the topic in this video with Dr. Anthony Chang. He tells when a medication indicates there is a stimulant inside.
About Concussion: Dr. Koutures
Chris Koutures, MD, give more information about concussion and explains the difference between a little bump on the head and a concussion in this segment of American Health Journal.
Preparing Kids for Surgery: Dr. Kulkarni
Preparing kids for surgery can be stressful. Manoj Kulkarni, MD, tells parents what they need to know to reduce stress and anxiety in their children when preparing for surgery.
Head Lice: Dr. Cater
Head lice is a small animal that grows on the surface of a child's scalp. In this segment, Michael Cater, MD, explains about the treatment of head lice.
Static Quadradep Stretches
How to properly perform static quadracep stretches is demonstrated by Mollee Smith, Physical Therapist at CHOC.