While there are many possible causes of shoulder pain, the most common is a rotator cuff tear. Approximately two million Americans go to the doctor each year for this problem. These injuries can be debilitating and frequently prevent you from sleeping, working, exercising or performing everyday activities. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff…
Spinal stenosis happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This most commonly occurs due to wear and tear of the spine from aging, but some people can be born with it. This can occur at any level of the spine, but it is most commonly…
We all know the feeling of waking up from a deep sleep to the alarm blaring, wishing you had another hour of rest. With a full eight hours of sleep, you might wonder why you may feel tired and irritable. It can be aggravating to feel like you have your nighttime routine all figured out…
Vertebral compression fractures occur when the bones in your spine collapse. Osteoporosis is the most common issue, as it results from the loss of bone density mass and strength. Our interventional radiologist can perform a kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that repairs a fractured vertebrae with the use of a special cement injected directly into…
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that are noticeable just under the surface of the skin. This is caused by a back-up of blood due to weakened or damaged veins. The most common symptoms include visible veins, skin irritation, and heavy legs. Our interventional radiologist can perform an endovenous laser ablation treatment, which uses…
A Uterine fibroid is a type of benign tumor that occurs in the muscle cells of the uterus. These growths can alter a woman’s period in many ways. Unlike most tumors, these growths don’t spread throughout the body and are typically not dangerous. Some of the most common symptoms include, but are not limited to,…
Oftentimes patients with multiple medical problems are high risk surgical candidates for the removal of the gallbladder when infected due to gallstones. Our interventional radiologist can place a drainage tube in the gallbladder to alleviate the issue. A new procedure can help ultimately remove the gallbladder tube in such patients using a thin fiberoptic camera…
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and prevalent result of a blood clot, or deep vein thrombosis, which usually begins in the legs, dislodges, and travels to the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. This clot migrating to the lungs can cause sudden cardiac arrest or death. Common mild symptoms include shortness of breath or pain…
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is due to the hardening of the arteries which interferes with blood flow sometimes causing pain. This is a gradual process, and the main culprit of PAD is the buildup of cholesterol and scar tissue that can create a plaque that clogs the blood vessels. The most common symptom is painful…
Interventional radiologists are experienced in treating a wide range of liver conditions including bile duct obstruction, cholecystitis, portal hypertension and liver cancer. When diagnosing and treating liver diseases, our interventional radiologist will use advanced imaging to guide a small tube (catheter) to deliver the proper treatment. This allows for quicker recovery and discharge. Procedures include…