Understanding Ankle Sprain

When ankle ligaments are stretched to the point of pain and injury, it's called an ankle sprain. A sprain can tear the ligaments. These tears can be very small but still cause pain.

Treating Bunions

Bunions don't go away. Wearing shoes that fit correctly will often relieve the pain. Bunions that remain painful may need surgery.

Treating Ganglia

A ganglion is a cystic swelling that is found in overlying joint and tendon sheaths, especially of the wrist. The foot and other extremity areas are sometimes involved. Ganglia can be treated surgically and nonsurgically.

Biopsy for a Brain Tumor

If you've been diagnosed with a brain tumor, the next step may be a brain tumor biopsy. This will help find out if the tumor is cancer and how it should be treated.