Don’t Let Knee Pain Control Your Life: How Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) Can Help
If your doctor has recommended a vascular ultrasound, you may have questions about what the test involves and how to prepare. The good news is that vascular ultrasounds are safe, painless, and provide valuable information about the health of your blood vessels. Here’s what you can expect. What Is a Vascular Ultrasound? A vascular ultrasound […]
Will Exercise Alone Reverse Early PAD Signs?
If your doctor has recommended a vascular ultrasound, you may have questions about what the test involves and how to prepare. The good news is that vascular ultrasounds are safe, painless, and provide valuable information about the health of your blood vessels. Here’s what you can expect. What Is a Vascular Ultrasound? A vascular ultrasound […]
Why Do My Legs Hurt After Walking Short Distances?
Hearing the word “amputation” from your doctor is terrifying. Your mind races, and suddenly everything feels out of control. But pause for a moment before making this permanent decision, you deserve to know if there are other options. The Real Story About Amputations Here’s something most people don’t realize: many amputations don’t have to happen. […]
How to Tell the Difference Between PAD and Other Leg Pain
One day you’re fine walking, and the next day, you’re met with aches, cramps, or sharp pain every step of the way. Here’s the thing: all leg pain is not created equal, and knowing what you’re dealing with makes all the difference in getting the right treatment. What Makes PAD Pain Different Leg pain caused […]
Relieving Knee Pain with Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for Osteoarthritis
Page Navigation What Is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)? How Does GAE Work? Benefits of GAE for Osteoarthritis Who Is a Candidate for GAE? What to Expect After the Procedure Is GAE Safe? The Bottom Line Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain, affecting millions of people […]
Can I Ignore Leg Pain and Poor Blood Circulation?
Page Navigation The causes of poor circulation Diagnosis and treatment of poor circulation Your circulatory system is a vast network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that carries oxygen and nutrients from your heart to your organs and deoxygenated blood from the tissues to your heart. Any problem with the structure or function of the system […]
Why Are Your Legs Keeping You Up at Night?
Page Navigation Why do I have restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Are you sure it’s restless legs syndrome? What are my treatment options for RLS? Do you lie down to sleep, only to have your legs decide it’s a great time to move around? There’s a name for it — restless legs syndrome (RLS), […]
