A thoracic epidural injection is a shot that helps ease pain in your upper to middle back (thoracic) area. Medicine is injected into the area around your spinal cord.

Posterior tibialis tendon surgery is a way to fix the tendon on the back of your calf that goes down the inside part of your ankle. Learn what to expect when you are having the surgery.

A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone (tibia) that occurs near the ankle. Read on to learn more.

Neurogenic bowel is the loss of normal bowel function. It's caused by a nerve problem in the lower part of the colon.

Total knee replacement is a type of surgery to replace a damaged knee joint. It is done by an orthopedic surgeon.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is a type of surgery on the bones of your backbone (spine). This type of surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than standard surgery, often causing less harm to nearby muscles and other tissues. Learn more about why and how it's done, and what the risks are.

This is a a type of surgery done to fix an abnormal curve of the spine known as scoliosis. Minimally invasive surgery uses two or more small cuts (incisions) instead of one large incision. This may lead to less pain after surgery and faster recovery.

This is a type of surgery to fix a disc in the lower back. Minimally invasive surgery uses two or more small cuts (incisions) instead of one large incision. Learn more about the spine, why and how the surgery is done, and what the risks are.

Medulloblastoma is a type of brain cancer. It most often grows in children and young adults.

Lip closure exercises can help you swallow better. You may need these exercises if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia). The exercises may help make your lips stronger and better able to move over time.