Advancements in Medicine

Understanding Iliofemoral Venous Obstructive Disease The iliac and femoral veins, which together form the iliofemoral venous system, are deep veins located in the pelvic region.

Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction The sacroiliac joints are shock absorbers that connect the sacrum (triangular bone located at the end of the spine) to the

Understanding Trigger Points A trigger point is a taut band of muscle fiber that can be painful or tender to the touch. You may know

Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint and make it possible for you

Understanding Readmission When a patient who has been discharged from an acute care hospital is readmitted to that same facility or to another acute care

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Also called AFib, atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to serious heart-related complications. The most common type of

What Is the Shockwave IVL System? Built to treat blockages in the leg caused by calcified (hardened) plaque, the Shockwave Intravascular Lithoplasty (IVL) system delivers

What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is the practice of caring for patients remotely via HIPAA-compliant conferencing tools when there isn’t an opportunity for a face-to-face, in-office

Managing Mobility with Low-Impact, Pain-Free Movement What Is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill? The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a rehabilitation treadmill that uses NASA-patented differential air

Relieving arthritic pain and improving function can now be done using a patient’s own regenerative cells. Understanding Regenerative Medicine Regenerative medicine refers to the processes

Using functional electrical stimulation, patients with spinal cord injuries can maximize recovery. Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries Damage to any part of the spinal cord can

For individuals facing single sided deafness, new technology can provide relief. Understanding Single Sided Deafness As the name suggests, single sided deafness is the loss