Surgery Recovery

Showering After Back or Spine Surgery

You cannot see a back incision and you are not allowed to twist to reach it. Here is how to keep it dry with help, or on your own.

Showering After Open-Heart Surgery: Caring for a Sternal Incision

Sternal precautions, a long incision and sometimes a chest drain site: the first showers after heart surgery need a plan.

Showering After Shoulder Surgery with One Working Arm

The shoulder is one of the hardest places to keep dry and the hardest to reach with one arm. A larger barrier and a little prep help.

Showering After Knee Replacement Surgery

The first shower after a knee replacement takes planning: a dry incision, a stable seat and a cover that does not slip. Here is the setup.

How to Keep a Surgical Incision Dry in the Shower

"Keep it dry" is the most common discharge instruction after surgery, and the hardest to follow at shower time. Here is how to do it.