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Written by Top Doctors

Written by Top Doctors
Interventional radiology

Standing up straight with balloon kyphoplasty

The spine is a weight-bearing structure that maintains the body upright, holds up the skull, and supports the organs of the abdomen so they have enough space to function whilst still being flexible. When the spine compresses from a fractured vertebra, the spine can curve, distorting posture and causing a lot of pain. This can also cause breathing issues and hinder the abdominal organs — but a balloon kyphoplasty can stabilise the vertebra and prevent the spine from collapsing. We spoke with a leading consultant spinal surgeon about this simple procedure with a big impact.

I have fibroids – what are my treatment options?

Do you suffer from fibroids? The chances are that you do, or you will as up to 40% of women aged 35 or older have fibroids. Fibroids can either be symptomless or can cause numerous menstrual problems, including heavy bleeding. Choosing your treatment can be overwhelming, but Dr Paul Crowe, a leading interventional radiologist with lots of experience in treating uterine fibroids lays out the A to Z in treatment options for this common condition.

Dealing with deep vein thrombosis

Blood clots can be a scary idea – a clump of congealed blood rattling around in your veins. While clotting is necessary to stop bleeding if you cut yourself, this quality can become damaging or even deadly if a clot forms in the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel. Dr Julian Hague, a top clinical and interventional radiologist based in London explains deep vein thrombosis.

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