Dysphagia Diet: Managing Foods

A dysphagia diet is a special eating plan. Your healthcare provider may advise it if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).

Understanding Thoracic Epidural Injection

A thoracic epidural injection is a shot that helps ease pain in your upper to middle back (thoracic) area. Medicine is injected into the area around your spinal cord.

Pilon Fracture of the Ankle

A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone (tibia) that occurs near the ankle. Read on to learn more.

Understanding Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

Minimally invasive spine surgery is a type of surgery on the bones of your backbone (spine). This type of surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than standard surgery, often causing less harm to nearby muscles and other tissues. Learn more about why and how it's done, and what the risks are.

Understanding Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery (Child)

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.

Understanding Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy

This is a type of surgery to fix a disc in the lower back. Minimally invasive surgery uses two or more small cuts (incisions) instead of one large incision. Learn more about the spine, why and how the surgery is done, and what the risks are.