Hip Arthroscopy: Repairing Femoroacetabular Impingement

When excess bone forms on the edge of the ball or the socket of the hip, it's called FAI (femoroacetabular impingement). This can cause pain and limit movement. Arthroscopy can fix FAI. It uses small incisions and special tools. Read on to learn more.

Hip Arthroscopy: Labral Tears

Arthroscopy can be used to repair tears in the strong, flexible ring of cartilage attached to the edge of the hip socket, called the labrum.

Duplex Ultrasound: What to Expect

Duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to get images of your blood vessels. Your healthcare provider may want to do a duplex ultrasound to find out if you have any problems with the vessels that carry blood to and from the major organs in your body.

What Is Duplex Ultrasound?

Duplex ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that makes 2 kinds of images. First, it creates pictures of your blood vessels. Then, it makes graphs that show the speed and the direction of blood flow through the vessels.

When Your Child Has Vesicoureteral Reflux

Your child has been diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This condition affects the urinary tract. VUR is not painful. And it can be treated or managed. In some cases, children even outgrow the condition. Your child's healthcare provider will tell you more about choices for your child.

Diabetic Retinopathy: Controlling Your Risk Factors

Diabetic retinopathy happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the rear of the eye. This can lead to vision loss. You can help reduce your risk of vision loss by taking care of your health. Managing your diabetes and other health problems can make diabetic retinopathy less likely.