Although men should consider vasectomy a permanent decision, vasovasostomy is a reversal procedure that may restore fertility in men who change their minds. Vasovasostomies are also effective in relieving chronic pain from vasectomies in the rare case that this occurs.
One Australian study suggested that although the rate of vasectomies has not changed over the past few decades, the desire for reversal surgery increased by over 70% in the late 1990s compared to the early 1980s....
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Lots of people write books about diabetes (myself included). Few have made diabetes movies. But only Gabriel Cousens, M.D., did both this... Read more »
We all must know by now that Forteo® (teriparatide) is the only osteoporosis drug that slows bone resorption (bone loss) and accelerates... Read more »
There are both surgical and non-surgical alternatives to ankle replacement surgery. First line treatments for arthritis of the ankle are... Read more »
One of the areas of the face that can show the earliest signs of aging is the upper and lower eyelids. You may have an upper lid that is... Read more »
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In this study, 12 knees with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) were treated with surgery. OCD is a condition in which a piece of cartilage separates... Read more »
Q. What might prevent a successful result with breast reconstruction? A. Well… lots of things, actually. To begin with, you may not even be a... Read more »
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The lining or cartilage of a joint heals better if it is damaged clear to the bone. Damage that only goes through part of the cartilage doesn't heal... Read more »
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In this review article, experts in the field of orthopedic trauma report on the use of bone graft substitutes in surgery. Types of grafts, results of... Read more »
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Bone graft material is used whenever there's a need for extra bone to support a fracture site or defect in the bone. It's easily available (taken... Read more »