Your healthcare provider may describe the progress of your labor in terms of your baby's position and station, as well as by the effacement and dilation of your cervix. Learn more about the 3 stages of labor.

Dupuytren contracture is a disease that can lead to limited use of your hand. While it often doesn't cause pain, it can make it hard to straighten your fingers. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms that may occur if the ulnar nerve in your elbow gets pinched. This may happen if you bend or lean on your elbows often.

Your healthcare provider can tell if your flexor tendon is cut by examining your finger. If the wound is very deep, the finger may be X-rayed to make sure the bone isn't damaged, too.

During a microdiscectomy, some disk is removed. In most cases, bone must first be removed to expose the damaged disk. The part of the disk outer wall and soft center that presses on the nerve can then be removed. There is usually enough disk remaining to cushion the vertebrae.

Lumbar microsurgery is a way of doing low-back surgery through a small cut (incision). Learn more about this procedure.

Laminectomy is a surgery that removes the part of the vertebra called the lamina. Here's a look at what you can expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Nonsurgical treatment is most often used to treat medial collateral ligament (MCL) problems.

Learn your treatment options for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

Your child may be having surgery to take out the tonsils or adenoids. If needed, the tonsils and adenoids can be taken out during the same surgery. The 2 procedures are described here.