Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones When there is a buildup of dissolved minerals on the inner lining of the kidneys, there is the formation of kidney stones. There is a large amount of calcium oxalate in kidney stones and other compounds are also present in them. The size of a kidney...
Prostate Surgery

Prostate Surgery

Prostate Surgery The location of the prostate gland is underneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. It has an important role in the part of the male reproductive system that produces fluids that carry sperms. Prostatectomy is the name of the surgery for the...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A group of progressive lung diseases is called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the most common among them. There are both of these conditions in many people with COPD....
Lung Transplant

Lung Transplant

Lung Transplant If most of the functionality of a person’s lung is destroyed due to any disease, lung transplant is an effective treatment option. The surgeon replaces the diseased or failing lung with a healthy one in this procedure. The availability of a healthy...
Spine Problems and Surgery

Spine Problems and Surgery

Spine Problems and Surgery You are able to stand upright with the help of your spine, which is a chain of bones. Your spinal cord, which is a bundle of nerves, gets protection from the spine. Your brain is able to communicate with the rest of your body through these...
Knee Replacement

Knee Replacement

Knee Replacement The other name of knee replacement is knee arthroplasty. An orthopaedic surgeon performs this surgery to give you relief from pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. In this procedure, the surgeon cuts away the damaged bone and...