Learn about myelodysplastic syndromes, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

A musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is a type of imaging test that uses sound waves. It creates pictures of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and joints in the body. It's used to help diagnose and treat certain conditions, such as sprains,

With colpocleisis (say "kaal puh KLEE sus") surgery, the surgeon removes your entire vagina except for a short portion. The vagina is then sewn shut. If your uterus is still present, a small opening is left in the vagina to allow fluids to drain...

Learn about ACL tears in children, how to care for them, and when to contact your doctor.

Your child had a procedure to remove a button battery that was stuck in their throat, stomach, or esophagus. The esophagus (say “ee-SOF-uh-gus) is the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach. The doctor used a thin, lighted tube (endoscope)

Sacroiliac joint fusion surgery joins (fuses) the bones at the sacroiliac joint. A joint is a place where bones meet. There are two sacroiliac joints, one on each side of the pelvis. These joints connect the bottom of the spine (sacrum) to the...

Urethral sling surgery is done to treat stress urinary incontinence. It's often done after prostate surgery. The sling lifts and supports the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body. After surgery, you may...

Urethral sling surgery is done to treat mild-to-moderate stress urinary incontinence. It’s often done after prostate surgery. The sling lifts and supports the urethra, making it easier to control urine flow. Your urethra is the tube that carries...