Facet joints are paired joints on the side of the midline at each level of the spine. A facet nerve block is a procedure in which […]

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a pain management therapy that uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, […]

Hemodialysis is a treatment used when the kidneys fail ( stage 5 kidney disease) and can no longer clean the blood and remove extra fluid from […]

The abdominal wall surrounds the abdominal cavity, providing it with flexible coverage and protecting the internal organs from damage. It is bounded superiorly by the xiphoid process and […]

Paracentesis is a commonly performed beside procedure by which peritoneal fluid is obtained from the peritoneal cavity. This procedure is performed in patients with ascites for […]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate […]

VeniPuncture is a procedure in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing. Venipuncture may also be done to remove […]

An abscess is a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses can develop anywhere in the body. A small skin abscess may drain […]

Venous Ultrasound is a technique that uses sound waves to produce images of the veins in the body. This procedure is commonly used to search for blood […]

Interscalene Plexus Nerve Block refers to the placement of local anesthetic around the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus at the level of the C6 […]