Ruptured eardrum A ruptured eardrum or perforated or burst eardrum is a hole in the eardrum, which is a hole or tear in the thin

What is Asperger's syndrome Asperger's syndrome was the name given given to a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact

What is a parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy is surgery to remove one or more of the four parathyroid glands in your neck. These small glands make parathyroid hormone

What is otoplasty Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery, a procedure to change the shape, position or size of your ears. You might choose to

What is an upper GI series? An upper GI series is a procedure in which a doctor uses real-time X-rays called fluoroscopy and a chalky

Thyroid biopsy procedure Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of the thyroid refers to a minimally invasive procedure where tissue samples are collected from a

What is a tilt table test A tilt table test is used to check people who have fainted (syncope) or near-fainting spells (presyncope) or who

What are trigger point injections Trigger point injections are shots of medicine into trigger points, which are discrete hyperirritable tense bands of skeletal muscle fibers

What is dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges to mechanically remove and

What is scalp micropigmentation Scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattoo mimicking shaven scalp that is used as a treatment for thinning hair or hair loss