Radial Site Care Instructions Here is the information about how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Bruising …
What is Radial Tunnel Syndrome Radial tunnel syndrome happens when the nerve that extends from the back of your upper arm to your forearm (radial nerve) gets squeezed (compressed). Radial tunnel syndrome is an entrapment of the posterior interosseous branch of the radial nerve at the proximal forearm. The condition is usually caused by inflammation, …
What is Radiation Therapy in Children Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy waves of radiation to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors. These waves are like fast-moving X-rays. The rays are strong enough to destroy unhealthy cells. In radiation therapy, the radiation may be delivered from outside your child’s body …
What is Radiation Therapy in Teenagers Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy waves of radiation to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors. These waves are like fast-moving X-rays. The rays are strong enough to destroy unhealthy cells. In radiation therapy, the radiation may be delivered from outside your body or …
What is Radical Cystectomy Radical cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the bladder. The bladder is the organ in the lower belly that holds urine until it is passed out of the body (urination). You may have a radical cystectomy if you have bladder cancer that has spread into your bladder muscle or to …
What is Radical Prostatectomy Radical prostatectomy is a procedure to remove the entire prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. This procedure is done to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body (metastasized). The goal of the procedure is to remove all cancer cells and prevent prostate cancer from metastasizing. During …
What is Radicular Pain Radicular pain is a type of pain that spreads from your back or neck along a spinal nerve. Spinal nerves are nerves that leave the spinal cord and go to the muscles. Radicular pain occurs when one of these nerves becomes irritated or squeezed (compressed). Radicular pain is sometimes called radiculopathy, …