Author: Robert Welk

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  This surgical procedure is used to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, the large tendon that travels down the back of the ankle. This procedure will help the tendon heal properly, restoring function to the foot and ankle. Preparation The patient is positioned so that the back of the ankle is c...

If you’ve lost a tooth, or even a few teeth next to each other, a dental bridge can fill in the gap. A bridge is a device that is permanently implanted in your mouth. It replaces the teeth you’ve lost. And it keeps your other teeth from moving out of position. Traditional bridge With a [...

http://www.screencast.com/t/rodKdC833xKO This outpatient procedure uses an acidic solution to remove the outermost layers of skin cells, which allows the skin to rejuvenate. Deep peels are commonly used to treat deeper wrinkles and scars, severely sun-damaged skin, and precancerous growths of the sk...

Overview Your brain is divided into left and right halves, called “hemispheres.” They specialize in different things. Because of this, a stroke on the left side of your brain can be very different from a stroke on the brain’s right side. Let’s look at some symptoms of a left ...

Overview These are sacs filled with fluid. They can form on or in the ovaries (the reproductive organs that produce a woman’s egg cells). Ovarian cysts are common. Most women have them at some time during their lives. In most cases they are not cancerous and aren’t harmful. Causes Most c...

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Overview This is a problem with a tendon in your elbow. It’s called the “distal biceps tendon.” It connects the biceps muscle of your upper arm to the radius bone at the elbow. With this condition, the tendon becomes painfully inflamed or irritated. Causes Tendonitis is caused by i...

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Overview This is a painful ulcer you get in your mouth. It can form inside your lip, on or under your tongue, on your gum, on your cheek or on the roof of your mouth. Causes We don’t always know why canker sores form. They may be linked to things like stress, hormones, diet, injury, […]...