Do you suffer from tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, or some other nagging tendon pain? UVA Health System now offers a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for chronic tendon pain that has …
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Calcific Tendonitis Lavage: How Radiologists “Wash Away” Tendon Pain
Do you experience frequent pain when lifting anything overhead or playing sports that require overhead motion? Tendon pain can be caused by a variety of issues, one of these being …
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: What You Need to Know
Thyroid nodules are clumps of soft tissues within the thyroid gland. In rare cases, they can be cancerous or interfere with the proper functioning of the thyroid. In such cases, …
A Minimally Invasive Treatment for Congenital Vascular Malformations
The vascular system (also called the circulatory system) is a network of vessels that carry blood throughout the body, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen and taking away waste material. Sometimes …
Blood clots that form in the lower half of the body can put people at risk for pulmonary embolism or even death. When the traditional method of treatment for blood …
Radioembolization: Another Option for Inoperable Liver Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common liver cancers and is often caused by long-term damage or scarring of the liver (liver cirrhosis). It is estimated to be …
Prostate Artery Embolization: A Minimally Invasive Treatment for BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (or BPH) is a non-cancerous condition in which the prostate gland is enlarged. It can lead to a frequent need to urinate and other symptoms. Treatment options …
Varicocele Embolization: A Minimally Invasive Procedure for Enlarged Veins in the Testicles
Many people have heard of varicose veins in the legs, but did you know that a similar vein condition can occur in men within the scrotum? Varicoceles are enlarged, failing …
4 Advantages of VenaSeal for Treating Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are responsible for all kinds of discomfort. Itching, burning, bulging veins, tired legs–the list goes on. But what if you didn’t have to live with the constant discomfort …
Leg Pain? 75% of People Don’t Know They Have PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects the circulation in your legs and can leave your legs feeling tired, heavy, or in pain. Lack of awareness about this condition can lead many …

