Corneal ring implantation is a surgery to put in a small ring of plastic into the cornea. It is done to fix an eyesight problem and let you see more clearly.

Bennett's fracture is a break of the lower part of the first metacarpal bone in your thumb. The most common cause for this injury is a direct blow to a thumb that is bent.

The Bartholin glands are on the sides of the vaginal opening. If a tube (duct) in one of these glands becomes blocked, it can cause a cyst or abscess.

Coarctation of the aorta is an abnormal narrowing of the aorta. Transcatheter repair is a type of procedure that can help restore normal blood flow through the aorta.

Surgery to remove the tonsils is called tonsillectomy. In some cases, the adenoids are also removed. This is called adenoidectomy.

Cat scratch disease is an illness caused by bacteria that many cats carry. You can get it by petting an infected cat and rubbing your eyes. Or you can get it from a flea bite from an infected cat. Read on for details.

The CMC joint is at the base of the thumb. Using the thumb puts pressure on this joint. Over time, it can lead to osteoarthritis.

This infection is caused by a type of germ (bacteria). It often spreads through contaminated food, such as undercooked meat. It can be a cause of traveler's diarrhea.

A bunion is a bony bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. A bunion changes the shape of the foot. It can also cause pain and problems using the foot.

Angioplasty and stenting is a type of procedure to improve the blood flow in an artery or vein.