This surgical procedure is used to correct a fracture of the fibula or tibia in the ankle joint. The procedure involves attachment of a fixation plate made of stainless steel or titanium to the fibula Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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, Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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