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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It puts the pieces of a broken ankle bone back together so they can heal.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. Read on to know what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.

Angioplasty and stenting is a type of procedure to improve the blood flow in an artery or vein.

Menstruation can be a confusing and even embarrassing topic for girls and their parents to discuss. But it doesn't have to be. This sheet gives basic facts about periods. It also helps answer common questions a girl might have.

Endometriosis can cause symptoms such as pain. The condition can also cause trouble getting pregnant. But endometriosis can be treated. Hormones and surgery are the most common options. Talk with your healthcare provider.

Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. It usually affects only 1 ear. A nerve in the head called the eighth cranial nerve may also be inflamed. Labyrinthitis causes a sense of spinning and hearing loss. In most people these go away over time.

Breasts change over time. Their size and texture may vary with shifts in your body weight. Breasts also change as you go through different stages of your life.

Parotid duct obstruction is when part of your parotid duct becomes blocked. The parotid duct is a small tube that leads from a gland that makes saliva. The duct sends the saliva into your mouth. When it's blocked, saliva can't flow normally.

BPD is a long-term lung disease that causes breathing problems in newborns and babies.