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Arthroplasty
What is Arthroplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Joints allow mobility of the body, being the area where the bones meet. In the knee, for example, the joint acts as a hinge between the upper and lower…
Alveolectomy
What is Alveolectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview An alveolectomy is a surgical dental procedure that aims to remove some or all of the alveolar bone that surrounds a tooth and change the shape and surface of…
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation for Dialysis
What is Arteriovenous Shunt Creation for Dialysis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview The kidneys filter blood to remove toxins that can otherwise cause serious harm to the body. Unfortunately, being exposed to toxins makes the kidneys prone…
9 Month Well-Baby Checkup
What is 9-Month Well-Baby Checkup: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview The 9-month well-baby checkup is a consultation with a pediatrician with the goal to check the baby’s overall health condition and if applicable, detect, diagnose, or monitor…
Allergy Consultation
What is an Allergy Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Allergy consultation, which could be an initial or a follow-up consultation, is an appointment with an allergist or immunologist. It is recommended for patients who are suffering…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure that involves the use of a tissue graft to replace a torn or injured ACL.…
Arteriogram
What is Arteriogram: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Also referred to as angiogram or angiography, an arteriogram is an imaging test that involves the use of a contrasting dye material injected into the arteries, so they become…
6 Month Well-Baby Checkup
What is a 6-Month Well-Baby Checkup: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview A 6-month well-baby checkup is a part of a series of consultations conducted by a pediatrician to ascertain the baby’s health and monitor his or her…
Allergy Testing
What is Allergy Testing: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Allergy testing is a procedure that can either be a skin test or a blood test done to determine the substances that may be causing an allergic reaction…
4D Scan
What is 4D Ultrasound Scan: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition & Overview A 4D scan is a prenatal ultrasound that incorporates time as the 4th dimension allowing it to capture not just still images but also a video of…
Adrenalectomy
What is Adrenalectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or two of the adrenal glands when tumors develop. It can be performed through the traditional open method or by using minimally invasive…
Antenatal Amniocentesis
What is Amniocentesis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Definition and Overview An amniocentesis, also known as an amniotic fluid test or simply AFT, is a procedure used to test the amniotic fluid inside a pregnant woman’s womb. It is used…