Surgery & Procedures
Mastectomy Recovery: What You Can and Cannot Do
A mastectomy is a surgery to remove one or both breasts. Doctors most often recommend it to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Medical Author
Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Michael Ross is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital, specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), he has over 18 years of surgical experience and has authored multiple textbook chapters on musculoskeletal health. Dr. Ross is passionate about patient education and evidence-based medicine.
Articles by Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Surgery & Procedures
Hand Transplant Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
In a hand transplant surgery, a patient receives one or two hands from a deceased donor, along with a portion of the forearm.
Oral Health
Apicoectomy: What Canadians Need to Know
An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure that can save a tooth when a regular root canal treatment is not enough.
Oral Health
Dry Socket: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
After a dentist removes a tooth, a blood clot normally forms in the empty socket. This clot acts as a protective covering for the …
Oral Health
Impacted Canine Teeth: Causes, Treatment & Recovery
Canine teeth — also called “eye teeth” or “cuspids” — are the slightly pointed teeth on either side of your four front teeth.
Oral Health
Dental Anaesthesia: Pain Relief Options Explained
For many Canadians, a trip to the dentist brings feelings of anxiety or fear — especially when it comes to pain.
Surgery & Procedures
Botulinum Toxin Injections: What Canadians Should Know
To understand this treatment, it helps to know how your muscles receive signals from your brain.
Surgery & Procedures
Breast Lift Surgery: What Canadians Need to Know
Breast lift surgery is performed by a certified plastic or cosmetic surgeon. The goal is to change the shape and position of the …
Surgery & Procedures
Buttock Lift Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
A buttock lift surgery, sometimes called a gluteal lift, is a surgical procedure that removes sagging, excess skin from the …
Surgery & Procedures
Ear Pinning Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Ear pinning surgery corrects ears that stick out too far from the head or have an unusual shape.