Until a few years ago, a Renal biopsy was performed blindly. With the appearance of imaging techniques, the drawbacks of blind renal biopsy have been eliminated. Ultrasound-guided Kidney […]
Renal arteries and veins visualization is a necessary procedure for patients that suffer from high blood pressure, abdominal bruit, or any kidney problems. Patients might end up having a critical health […]
The sciatic nerve helps control sensations in the lower body. Sometimes, it is followed by pain when a condition like a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, […]
Arteriosclerosis is a potentially serious condition where arteries become clogged with fatty substances called plaques, or atheroma. It does not tend to have any symptoms at first and many people […]
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is blockage of the passage out of the stomach due to thickening (hypertrophy) of the muscle at the junction between the stomach and the intestines. Ultrasound […]
A lumbar Puncture which is also known as a spinal tap is performed in the lower back in the lumbar region. During a lumbar puncture, a needle is inserted between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to […]
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a blood clot of the portal vein, also known as the hepatic portal vein. This vein allows blood to flow from the intestines to the liver. A PVT blocks this blood flow. […]
The medial collateral ligament (MCL), also known as the tibial collateral ligament (TCL), is one of the four main ligaments of the knee. It is located […]
The infrapatellar bursa lies deep between the patellar tendon and the upper front surface of the tibia or shin bone. Its function is to aid movement […]