X-rays provide images. CT scans and MRIs provide multi-dimensional images. Endoscopic procedures provide images of what is inside the body. But there’s another type of imaging technique, and it’s one of the most intriguing. It’s called a fluoroscopy, and it...
In order to determine the exact cause of your back pain, your physician may recommend a discogram. While most of us are familiar with X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, a discogram may be a new concept to you. The main difference is that while other types of imaging may be...
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body, so it’s no wonder that shoulder pain due to rotator cuff injuries is so common. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles whose tendons come together to form a covering around the head of the upper arm bone...
Facts about the Basic Types of Back Surgery Back pain and discomfort is something many of us experience occasionally, but when the pain becomes constant and more extreme, it can be unbearable. Insight offers various types of back surgery to help alleviate pain, as...
A ruptured brain aneurysm can be life-threatening and is certainly terrifying. According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, ruptures occur in about 30,000 people in the United States each year, and 40 percent of these cases result in death within 24 hours. Contrary to...
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