Understanding Dupuytren Contracture

Dupuytren contracture is a disease that can lead to limited use of your hand. While it often doesn't cause pain, it can make it hard to straighten your fingers. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms that may occur if the ulnar nerve in your elbow gets pinched. This may happen if you bend or lean on your elbows often.

Treating Flexor Tendon Lacerations

Your health care provider can tell if your flexor tendon is cut by examining your finger. If the wound is very deep, the finger may be X-rayed to make sure the bone isn't damaged, too.

Microdiscectomy

During a microdiscectomy, some disk is removed. In most cases, bone must first be removed to expose the damaged disk. The part of the disk outer wall and soft center that presses on the nerve can then be removed. There is usually enough disk remaining to cushion the vertebrae.

What Is Lumbar Microsurgery?

Lumbar microsurgery is a way of doing low-back surgery through a small cut (incision). Learn more about this procedure.

Laminectomy

Laminectomy is a surgery that removes the part of the vertebra called the lamina. Here's a look at what you can expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy in Children

Your child may be having surgery to take out the tonsils or adenoids. If needed, the tonsils and adenoids can be taken out during the same surgery. The two procedures are described here.

Prenatal Ultrasound

During ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves pass through your body and your baby. You can't hear the sound waves, but the ultrasound equipment can.