Posterior tibialis tendon surgery is done to repair the tendon on the back of your calf that courses down the inside part of your ankle. Surgeons can do a few different types of surgery to repair this tendon.

Pneumatic retinopexy is a procedure to correct a detached retina and restore vision. It can be done in an office setting.

Photodynamic therapy uses lasers and a special medicine that works when exposed to a type of light. It is done to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Pericardiocentesis is a procedure to remove fluid that has built up in the sac around the heart. It is done using a needle and small catheter to drain excess fluid.

Hip resurfacing is a type of surgery to replace a damaged hip joint. Read on to learn why it is done, and what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

A gallium scan is a medical imaging test. Your healthcare provider may recommend it to look for and help treat certain health conditions. It is a type of nuclear medicine scan.

A pericardiectomy is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. A surgeon cuts away this sac or a large part of this sac. This allows the heart to move freely.

Kyphoplasty is a procedure used to treat fractures or breaks in the vertebrae. It involves injecting a cement-like material into the vertebra to make it more stable.

A pericardial window is a procedure in which a small part of the sac around the heart is surgically removed to drain excess fluid.

Percutaneous transcatheter treatment is one type of therapy for deep venous thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a blood clot that forms in a large vein deep in the body. It happens most often in a leg. The procedure uses a long thin tube to help remove the blood clot.