Middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization is a procedure that's done to stop bleeding from the MMA into the brain. To do this, a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is put into a blood vessel, usually in your wrist. Guided by X-rays, the tip of...
You may feel anxious about returning to work after an injury. It's common to feel this way. You may fear re-injury, especially if you were hurt at work. You may also worry about being in pain while you do your job. Or you may wonder if you will be...
Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) of the shoulder is a procedure done by a doctor to treat some shoulder issues. It’s commonly used to treat a problem called frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Frozen shoulder is a condition in which the...
A facet cyst is a lesion of the lower spine, located in a facet joint. Removal may be recommended if the cyst is large, pain is disabling, and NSAIDs and physical therapy aren’t helping enough.
Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic disease that happens during childhood. It happens when very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) build up in the tissues over time. Normally these VLCFAs are broken down (metabolized) by the body. ALD can...
Joint attention means sharing an experience by looking at, listening to, or doing something together. It’s a valuable skill for young children as they learn to communicate with the people around them. Examples of joint attention are: Following...
Internal derangement of the knee is a broad term for a knee problem inside the joint that causes pain or makes it hard to move your knee normally. Different issues can lead to internal derangement of the knee. Tears within the knee or a loss of the...
Internal derangement of the shoulder is a broad term for a shoulder problem inside the joint that causes pain or makes it hard to move your shoulder normally. There are three main causes of internal derangement of the shoulder. Injury. For example,
Progressive mobility is a series of planned movements and exercises to help prevent problems while you’re in the hospital and help you get back to your normal activities. When you’re recovering from an illness, an injury, or surgery, you might...
The doctor placed a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt under your baby’s skin. A VP shunt is made of two thin tubes (catheters) connected by a valve. The shunt drains extra fluid out of your baby’s brain and into their belly. Your baby's body can take...