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Spinal injury conjures up images of urgent, life-threatening injuries that medical personnel manage and treat. Normally this is in the setting of trauma, and treatment of these patients is critical. In most cases, spinal damage will inflict immediate and permanent disability, seriously reducing a patient’s quality of life. However, many of us suffer from symptoms of less acute, chronic injury or spinal degeneration. Due to the non-emergent and often non-traumatic nature of these injuries, they can often be underdiagnosed and under-treated. Degenerative change can affect the discs, leading to bulges and protrusions. It can also affect the joints of the spine (intervertebral, interspinous and facet joints), leading to bone spurs and wear. Apart from causing direct pain, these can also ... READ MORE

There is a lot to be said about the confusion between the difference between an Interventional Radiologist (IR) and a Vascular Surgeon. First, we need to understand what each speciality does: Interventional Radiologists are vascular specialists who do minimally invasive procedures instead of surgery or other treatment, using image-guided diagnosis and treatment of diseases in every organ system. The main focus behind interventional radiology is providing a solution using the most modern, least invasive technique available in order to minimise risk and improve the outcomes for every patient with shorter hospital stays and comprehensive follow up care. “Historically, Interventional Radiologists have been doing catheter-based interventional procedures literally since 1963, when the first angioplasties were done,” says Timothy Murphy, MD. We ... READ MORE

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How minimally Invasive Procedures Are Helping Patients With Spinal Injuries

What Is The Difference Between An Interventional Radiologist and a Vascular Surgeon?