Tests and Procedures

Overview Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, involves surgeons removing damaged sections of the knee joint and replacing them with artificial parts made from metal and…

Overview Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are adult teeth that usually develop during the late teens or early twenties. They often appear at the…

Overview A hematocrit (Hct) test is a type of blood test that shows what portion of the blood consists of red blood cells. Red blood cells…

Overview Cataract surgery is one of the most performed eye surgeries worldwide. During this procedure, an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) removes the cloudy lens from the eye…

Overview Cardiac ablation treats irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. The procedure uses either heat or cold to make small scars on the heart, which…

Overview Electromyography (EMG) checks muscle health and studies the way nerves and muscles communicate. In this test, specialists look at the electrical activity in muscles using…

Overview Ferritin is a type of protein that stores iron in the body. It plays a major role in iron metabolism by keeping iron available when…

Overview The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called sed rate, is a simple blood test often used to look for inflammation in the body. The ESR…

Overview A tummy tuck, known medically as abdominoplasty, is a form of cosmetic surgery that reshapes the stomach. Surgeons remove loose skin and excess fat from…