Sinus surgery
Sinus surgery is performed in order to remove damaged or diseased tissue and create pathways to reroute infected material out of the sinus cavities and into drainage. While for many years this required an invasive surgery, today it is typically performed using endoscopic techniques, giving greater precision and accuracy for routing alternative routes. This minimizes, [...]
Shin splints treatment
Shin splints are a painful condition that is not uncommon amongst sports men and women. Medically known as ‘medial tribal stress syndrome’ this is a very painful and slow to heal condition that any sports professional dreads.
Realistically the best shin splints treatment is rest. Unfortunately for those that are into sports this could be the [...]
Fistula surgery
An abnormal passageway or tunnel in the body that connects two cavities is called a fistula. It may also be a one way fistula that that opens from a body cavity to the outside skin. Most often fistulas occur in and around the anus and the genitals. Sometimes fistula surgery is required to close a [...]
Corneal transplantation
The clear domed shaped surface in front of the iris and pupil is called the cornea. It helps the eye to focus and see clearly. Corneal transplantation is a medical procedure that is sometimes recommended for people who have problems with their vision because of a thinning of the cornea or scaring that happens due [...]
Cochlear implant surgery
There are many different rumors and false believes about cochlear implant surgery. Unlike what some may think, this surgery is actually fairly minor—there is no large hole cut in your scalp or large device implanted in your head. In fact, the entire operation often only takes a few hours, and there are very few complications [...]
Arthroscopic surgery
If you are having major joint pains or problems, your doctor may elect to do arthroscopic surgery. This type of surgery involves inserting a very thin camera called an arthroscope into your joint so that the doctor can visually examine the joint surface, the cartilage, the bones near the joint, and the various ligaments and [...]
Varicocele surgery
A swollen or dilated vein in the scrotum is called a varicocele. Most normal veins in the scrotum are constricted and not dilated. A large varicocele vein is more often found in the left scrotum rather than in the right side. A varicocele found in the right-side of the scrotum should be carefully examined because [...]
Radical hysterectomy
A radical hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that is performed when a form of gynecological cancer has been diagnosed. The most common cancer this procedure is used to treat is cervical cancer. The two most common types of cervical cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. These types of cancer can be highly invasive and [...]
Laminectomy surgery
If you are someone who is considering having a laminectomy surgery, then you should fully know and understand the risks that are involved in this decision. When you have this surgery done you will have a portion of the vertebral bone removed, this section of bone is known as the lamina. Even though procedures have [...]
Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin is a medication that is used to treat severe and even life threatening bacterial infections. The medication is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent and is sold under many different names, according to the manufacturer. Brand names include but are not limited to Levaquin and Tavanic. When treating eye problems the drug may be known as [...]
Reconstructive plastic surgery
Reconstructive plastic surgery is surgery performed to correct abnormalities of the face or body. Some abnormalities may be present at birth and are referred to as congenital anomalies, or some develop with age. Some examples of congenital anomalies include, hand deformities, cleft lip, nasal surgery, ear surgery and craniofacial anomalies. Abnormalities can also be caused [...]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
There are times in which a person may need his or her gallbladder removed. One of the ways this is done is by having a cholecystectomy. When the procedure is performed by using the advanced method of laparoscopic technology it is referred to as having a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This method involves removing the gallbladder through [...]
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is the most common treatment for women going through menopause. When menopause occurs, the ovaries lower a woman’s production of estrogen and progesterone which causes a wide variety of symptoms. Menopause causes the menstrual cycle to end and can also cause hot flashes, urinary and vaginal problems and mood swings. Once the [...]
Alopecia areata treatment
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss. Usually the hair-loss affects the scalp but occasionally it can affect other parts of the body as well. Hair-loss with alopecia is not symmetrical so one side of the scalp may be effected more than the other. The hair tends to fall out rather suddenly and [...]
Poison ivy treatment
Poison ivy is a vine that grows around the United States. It can be found in most of the United States but is typically not found on the west coast. Poison Ivy has a two sister vines that are called poison oak and poison sumac. Both poison ivy and poison oak can be identified by [...]
Lasik surgery
Lasik surgery has become a new popular procedure performed on people who may have less than perfect vision. If you have heard of Lasik and are wondering what exactly it is and whether or not it is the right procedure for you, then continue reading to get some information about this surgery.
Lasik is a type [...]
Laser eye surgery
Being able to see properly is one of the most crucial parts of life. For some this may require glasses or contacts to be worn in order to see the world more clearly. With today’s medical advances the option of laser eye surgery can be quite enticing to a lot of people, however not everyone [...]
