Summary: A PICC line is a thin tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm and advanced to a large vein near the heart to deliver long-term IV treatments like antibiotics, nutrition, or chemotherapy.

Anatomy: The Sine Qua Non of Regional Anesthesia In 1884, Dr. William Halstead performed what is believed to be the first peripheral nerve block. That Dr. Halstead was a surgeon should come as no ...

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that treats conditions of the bones, joints and their surrounding muscles, tendons and other soft tissues – from arthritis to ACL tears, bone fractures to back ...

We believe in educating our patients about their conditions. Feet and ankles are some of the most complex and constantly impacted areas of the human body. This leads to frequent injuries that are ...

The pectoralis major is a powerful chest muscle that causes the arm to move forward, rotate inward and move closer to the body. The muscle originates from two points: the sternum (breastbone) and the ...

You stand up after sitting for a bit and a dull ache takes over the base of your spine. Or after a long car ride, the top of your bum is tender. Or you have pain during sex or when you go to the ...

Video: Animation of a lumbar microdiscectomy spine surgery This animation illustrates a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy, which may may involve either a lumbar laminectomy or laminotomy ...

For many people experiencing pain and dysfunction in their knees due to osteoarthritis, knee gel injections – a procedure also known as viscosupplementation – can provide long-lasting relief. These ...

What is cervical radiculopathy? Cervical radiculopathy is pain and neuropathy in the neck that results from a pinching or inflammation of a cervical nerve at the point where it exits the spine, called ...

In her talk on massage therapy and lupus, Ms. Kirkbride began by reminding members that it is extremely important to always consult with your doctor before starting any integrative therapies such as ...

Breaks in the pelvis or acetabulum of the hip joint are among the most serious injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. Often the result of a traumatic incident such as a motor vehicle accident or a ...

What is the IT band? The iliotibial band or IT band is a long, fibrous band of flexible fascia that extends from the hip to just below the outside of the knee. It also has an attachment to the outside ...