Learn what you can expect before, during, and after bunion surgery.

Vena cava filter implantation is a procedure to place a device in the inferior vena cava. The inferior vena cava is the large vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. The device is a filter that traps blood clots in the lower body. This prevents the clots from traveling to the lungs.

Venous thrombolytic therapy is a treatment that uses medicine to dissolve a blood clot in a vein in your arm or leg. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.

An ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. This is most often due to a blood clot in an artery in the brain or an artery leading to the brain. Treatment is needed right away to help dissolve the clot and restore normal blood flow.

Learn about CT-guided lung biopsy, a procedure to collect small tissue samples from an abnormal area in your lung.

A thyroid uptake measures how well the thyroid gland is working. A thyroid scan shows the size, shape, and location of the thyroid gland. It may also help identify a spot (lesion) on the thyroid gland. The tests are often done together to check for problems in the thyroid gland. This sheet tells you what to expect with each test.

Spinal cord disease can cause a loss of sensation and movement. Learn more about resources that can help you.

People with certain types of spinal cord injuries may need to use a ventilator to help with breathing.

No one knows when a cure for spinal cord injury will be found. But researchers continue to make advances and improve treatment of SCI.

In emergencies, such as natural disasters, people with SCI may have additional needs to consider. Here's how to make a plan for your own safety.