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A volvulus is when the intestine (bowel) twists in a way it's not supposed to. The twist can cut off blood flow to part of the intestine. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased and can't be healed. Or it may be needed to prevent the disease from spreading farther into your body. The goal of the surgery is to restore your ability to function. This is because removing the diseased part of your leg can improve your total health.

After a stroke, a person may have trouble using all or part of the body. Improving posture, range of motion, and strength are early goals.

Here are images that show the steps of inhaler use without a spacer.

Neurogenic bowel is the loss of normal bowel function. It's caused by a nerve problem in the lower part of the colon.

Here are images that show the steps of using a peak flow meter.

Posterior tibialis tendon surgery is a way to fix the tendon on the back of your calf that goes down the inside part of your ankle.

This is a a type of surgery done to fix an abnormal curve of the spine known as scoliosis. Minimally invasive surgery uses two or more small cuts (incisions) instead of one large incision. This may lead to less pain after surgery and faster recovery.

Neurogenic bowel is the loss of normal bowel function. It's caused by a nerve problem in the lower part of the colon.