Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken ankle.

Achilles tendon repair surgery is a type of surgery to fix a damaged Achilles tendon. This is the strong, fibrous cord in the lower leg that connects the muscles of your calf to your heel. It's the largest tendon in your body.

Endovenous laser varicose vein surgery is a procedure that uses heat from a laser to reduce varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins that often happen on the thighs or calves. A laser is a device that sends a thin beam of radiation in the form of light.

Tracheostomy is a procedure to create a small hole in the lower neck to help you breathe. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

A detailed look at cataract surgery, including possible risks, what to expect during the procedure, and recovery afterward.

Breast augmentation surgery increases the size or the fullness of the breasts using sacs filled with fluid or gel. These sacs are called breast implants. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.

Magnetic resonance angiography or MRA is a type of imaging test that allows a healthcare provider to look at the body's blood vessels.

Prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. Read on to learn about robotic prostatectomy, a minimally invasive procedure.

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They don't work for illnesses caused by viruses or an allergic reaction.

Cold sores are small blisters or sores on the lip or sometimes inside the mouth. Learn what causes them, their symptoms, and how to prevent them.