For many people with chronic knee pain, the conversation eventually turns to knee replacement surgery. While total knee replacement can be highly effective, not everyone is ready to undergo a major operation. Some patients are considered too young for a replacement, while others have medical conditions that increase surgical risks. Many simply want to preserve […]
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Three out of every four women develop uterine fibroids by age 50, yet most doctors only mention hysterectomy or myomectomy as treatment options without offering a less invasive way to treat fibroids. At the Orange County Interventional Radiology Center, board-certified interventional radiologists treat fibroids without removing the uterus, without general anesthesia and without a multi-week […]
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An enlarged prostate can start mild and barely noticeable, with an extra bathroom trip at night that progresses into a slower stream and then a feeling that the bladder never fully empties. Some men wait for years before bringing these changes up with their doctor. By then, the conversation may quickly jump to discussing surgery. […]
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Chronic hemorrhoids quickly affect the quality of life of those who suffer from them. They can cause pain and itching during everyday activities and even impact your comfort while sitting, standing or exercising. For those who have cycled through creams and other treatments without lasting relief, the next recommendation is usually surgery. Many are never […]
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Individuals with knee osteoarthritis can find themselves in a difficult cycle. Physical therapy may help for a while, along with injections, but the pain keeps coming back or getting worse. Many of these patients are not good candidates for knee replacement surgery or would like to try to put it off as long as possible. […]
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