Minimum invasive Procedures
Are you wondering if an IUD device inserted into the uterus is likely to get dislodged with time and this can expose you to unwanted pregnancy. Here is my personal opinion based on the studies I have analysed and what I see normally in x-ray imaging. Happy reading!😀 and feel free to ask questions in […]
How likely is it for an IUD (intrauterine device) to get dislodged? Read More »
Has your doctor just requested an MRI scan, and you are curious why having an MRI scan is better compared to other imaging modalities such as CT or x-ray? Or wondering what it means and what to expect. I’m sharing my experience as a diagnostic radiographer on this matter! As always, I draw on the
MRI scan Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients Read More »
In recent months, several of my patients have asked for my opinion as a diagnostic radiographer regarding the benefits of having a CT scan, what to expect and preparation. Of course, I already had an opinion on the subject. But I also conducted in-depth research to provide them with the most accurate and objective information.
CT scans Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients Read More »
You have just experienced a vertebral / spinal compression fracture. And you have been referred by an orthopaedic, oncology or neurosurgical team to have a vertebroplasty procedure as one of the treatments that will help with your pain. And you are looking for the most accurate information regarding this procedure? As an interventional radiographer, I
Is vertebroplasty a major surgery? How painful is it? What to expect. Read More »
Are you looking for information on the risks associated with inhalation or aspiration of any kind of foreign body while feeding or accidentally. I will answer some of your questions using my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer who has seen different types of objects inhaled on x-ray, supported by published scientific studies on the subject
Have you just been diagnosed with a pneumothorax? And you are wondering which type you have got, how risk is it, treatment options, and risk of recurrence. As a diagnostic radiographer who has seen so many x-rays with several types of chest pneumothorax. I will rely on my knowledge to teach you what to expect
Do you have calcific tendinitis in the shoulder due to calcium deposits build up within the tendons of the rotator cuff. Has your doctor recommended a barbotage procedure as part of your treatment? Are you wondering if this procedure is effective and how it’s done? In this article, I share my insights and experiences on
Have you just had an acute ischemic stroke caused by a large vessel occlusion in the brain. Or have a severe case of blood clots in other areas like the legs (DVT), lungs (PE), or heart. And all the clot-dissolving medications (thrombolytics) are ineffective or contraindicated. Now your doctor has recommended a thrombectomy surgery primarily
Is a Thrombectomy procedure a major surgery? what to expect: Read More »
Have you been having knee stiffness for some time after a surgical procedure due to adhesions or arthrofibrosis and your doctor has suggested a knee arthrolysis or manipulation under anaesthesia? Working as a radiographer, I frequently see these procedures performed and I was able to speak with one of the surgeons who performs knee arthrolysis
Knee Arthrolysis: Your Comprehensive Guide to Arthrofibrosis Knee Treatment Read More »
Have you just been told that you will need a ureteric stent because your kidneys are blocked? Are you wondering for precise, assuring information on how the procedure is done and what to expect after the procedure. Answers from an interventional radiographer who is among the team which does ureteric stent procedure. And relied on
Ureteral stent insertion: why you may need one and recovery Tips: Read More »
