Definition and Overview Mobility therapy is a branch of physical therapy that aims to restore a patient’s mobility after injury or illness. Restoring mobility does not only restore the function...
Overview and Benefits Neck spine fusion and removal is a surgical procedure used to treat slipped or ruptured disc in the neck. Cervical (neck) discs act as shock absorbers. They...
Definition and Overview The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is an internal ligament of the knee joint that connects the femur (thigh bone) with the tibia (one of the bones...
Definition and Overview The carotid artery, which is the main artery that delivers blood to the face and brain, can sometimes become partially or totally blocked due to plaque accumulation....
Definition & Overview Penetrating cardiac wounds are usually sustained from gunshots and stabbing. These can cause cardiac bleeding with or without tamponade, embolus to a peripheral artery, and myocardial infection,...
What Is Smoking Cessation? Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Smoking cessation, also known as quitting smoking, is the process of voluntarily abstaining from smoking tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars,...
Valvuloplasty is a medical procedure used to repair damaged heart valves. It can also be used to widen blocked or narrowed heart valves in order to improve the blood flow...
Sommaire What are they used for? Thrombectomy Thrombolysis Key differences Risks and complications Thrombectomy risks and complications Thrombolysis risks and complications Q: What conditions are thrombectomy and thrombolysis used for?...
