Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain ...

The TGH USF Health 3D Innovations Lab is transforming how surgeons prepare for complex procedures by converting patient ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

In August 2023, after spending a decade plus dreading the arrival of my periods so painful I'd routinely spend days in bed guzzling Nurofen, I sat in a gynaecologist's office as he explained that he ...

Robotic surgery for endometriosis is a surgery that uses a doctor-guided mechanical system in place of handheld instruments. While it has similar outcomes and risks to traditional procedures, higher ...

General surgery is a broad field that encompasses several procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting various parts of the body. Understanding the fundamentals of general surgery can help you ...

Whether you’re preparing for elective surgery, a diagnostic procedure or an unexpected hospital visit, going to a hospital is inherently stressful. Properly preparing for your hospital stay ahead of ...

San Francisco-based PeerWell, which makes a mobile app to help patients prepare for surgery, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding in a round led by XSeed Capital. PeerWell’s PreHab platform helps ...

An ingrown toenail—medically known as onychocryptosis—refers to a toenail that has grown into your skin. The top corner of the nail grows into the flesh, causing pain and inflammation. Most ingrown ...

A person may need surgery for bladder cancer to remove the tumor. A person may also need preoperative or postoperative treatments. Bladder cancer occurs when cells of the bladder start to grow out of ...

Certain heart conditions, including a heart attack, may contribute to an enlarged heart. In these instances, a doctor may recommend left ventricular reconstructive surgery to prevent further ...