What about Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) for Varicose and Spider Vein Treatment?

  What is EVLT? EVLT is an exciting, state-of-the-art, outpatient, non-surgical procedure. It usually takes less than an hour to complete. Patients are given the option of having oral or intravenous conscious sedation for relaxation. General anesthesia is not necessary. After the leg is prepped and draped, and the skin anesthetized, a laser fiber is […]

Facts About UFE From The Society of Interventional Radiology

  About 20 to 40 percent of women age 35 and older have uterine fibroids of significant size. About 15,000-20,000 UFE procedures have been performed worldwide, at least half of them in the United States. Using embolization to treat uterine fibroids has been performed since 1995. Interventional radiologists also perform uterine artery embolizations to treat […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Sclerotherapy

  What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure that involves injecting a sclerosing liquid through a tiny needle into the spider or varicose vein. This solution replaces the blood in the vein and causes irritation and scarring of the walls of the vessel. The body then begins its natural healing process and the vein […]

Skiing and Back Pain

  As heavy snow is covering mountaintops, many of us will be hitting the slopes this season. For some people, however, this much-loved activity can flare up previous and current injuries. Downhill skiing and snowboarding can result in both serious and minor injuries if you are not prepared. Skiers and snowboarders often require specific conditioning […]

Top 5 Things You Need to Do to Get Your Legs Ready for Spring

  It takes real work getting ready for bare-leg weather. Though it seems like spring is a lifetime away, warmer weather really is just around the corner, and now is the best time to get those legs looking their best. So don’t waste time! There is so much you can do now! Here are five […]

Noninvasive Fibroid Procedure: UFE

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLIZATIONS Surgery is not the only option to treat your fibroids. Before you decide on a treatment, be sure to ask your doctor about Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). This nonsurgical, outpatient procedure has successfully treated 30,000 women in the US. Once you and your doctors(s) have determined […]

Winter Is The Best Time To Get Rid Of Varicose Veins and Spider Veins

  Warmer temps are right around the corner. So, now is the time to get ready to show off your legs. Don’t suffer through another season when you can take care of those painful and unsightly varicose veins and spider veins with non-surgical, minimally invasive, outpatient treatments that get you back to your healthy lifestyle […]

Back Pain from Sports: Prevention and Treatment

Back Pain can be classified into two categories: Acute Pain and Chronic pain. – Acute Pain: Possible causes include a newly broken bone (vertebra) in the spine from injury or osteoporosis, bulging or herniated discs, nerve irritation from arthritis or degenerative conditions, and infection. – Chronic Pain: Lasting six months or longer, chronic pain may […]

8 Ways to Reduce Uterine Fibroid Risk Factors

  There is no known way to prevent uterine fibroids. However, by educating yourself and taking a few simple steps, you may be able to reduce your risk factors, symptoms and minimize suffering. #1 Know The Risk Factors of Developing Uterine Fibroids – Age. Fibroids become more common as women age, especially during their 30s […]