There are many reasons why your doctor may want to inject into or aspirate from your joint. Successful joint and soft tissue aspiration and injection partially rely on the skill and expertise of the doctor performing it. Access to ultrasound to enable better targeting of steroid injections may improve efficacy.
Showing posts with label medical procedures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label medical procedures. Show all posts
September 06, 2020
August 26, 2020
What is an Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Test?
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple test that is used to check and record your heart's electrical activity. The electrical activity of your heart shows up as a tracing on a special paper from which important information about your heart is inferred. Many heart problems and medical conditions affecting the heart can be diagnosed from the tracing on the ECG (or EKG) paper.
April 18, 2011
An Overview of Kidney Biopsy (Renal Biopsy)
A kidney biopsy (also known as renal biopsy) is the removal of a small sample of tissue from the kidney. Cells from the kidney can then be looked at in detail in the laboratory. A renal biopsy is used to diagnose and monitor certain medical conditions, including the functioning of a transplanted kidney. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis or in hospital. Preparation, biopsy, and recovery may take several hours.
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