Lithotripsy Procedure Helps Eliminate Kidney stones and Reduce Recovery Time
Each year, half a million Americans visit an emergency room due to kidney stones, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Kidney stone pain can come on quickly, with little-to-no warning before the intensity becomes overpowering for many patients. Prior to such a painful episode, most people don’t realize they have kidney stones. [READ MORE]
According to the American Cancer Society, one in every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, totaling approximately 165,000 diagnoses each year. Treatment has become more effective and less invasive thanks to the development of the FDA-approved High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Prostate Tissue Ablation procedure. [READ MORE]
Healthy joints are a critical component to leading a healthy, active life. Knees, hips, shoulders and ankles are all different types of joints that allow us to reach ranges of motion and create different movements. Patients who experience joint pain understand that it can oftentimes be debilitating and lead to a significant decrease in quality of life when joints are achy and not correctly functioning. However, relief is available to patients who have not been able to find reliable pain management through medication, diet and exercise. [READ MORE]
Sonablate® Advanced Technology Helps Optimize Surgical Outcomes
Fresno, CA (July 31, 2018) – Fresno Surgical Hospital (FSH) today announced it has acquired the Sonablate surgical technology. The hospital is the only area hospital to offer this urological surgical equipment. This technology, which utilizes high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), allows urologists to create customized and minimally-invasive treatment plans for patients suffering from prostate cancer. [READ MORE]
The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous cord that connects the calf muscles to the heel. It’s the largest tendon in the human body, and is imperative to comfortable walking, running and jumping. While the Achilles tendon is very strong, it can tear or rupture during rigorous activity. Additionally, patients who have tendonitis or tendinopathy can experience a degenerated Achilles tendon. Regardless of the reason for your Achilles tendon-related issues, many can be fixed with an outpatient surgery. [READ MORE]
Enduring pain day-in and day-out can severely reduce a person’s quality of life. While many Americans have come to accept ongoing pain as an unavoidable part of life, physicians at Fresno Surgical Hospital and around the world have developed pain intervention and management techniques to provide relief for patients. [READ MORE]
The hip is one of the largest – and most important – joints in the body. The ball-and-socket joint allows you to do fun activities like exercising and dancing, and is also critical to simple movements, like walking and putting on socks. However, for those experiencing hip pain and inflammation, even those simple tasks can be excruciating. [READ MORE]
Patients with Chronic Knee Inflammation and Pain Can Improve Their Quality of Life
Healthy knee function goes hand-in-hand with quality of life. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), more than 600,000 total knee arthroplasties, or replacements, are performed each year in the United States for patients experiencing chronic knee pain and inflammation, and for patients who have experienced a severe knee injury. [READ MORE]
The PHA Executive Summit, taking place October 11-13 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, is an exclusive gathering for physician-owners, C-suite executives, and CEOs from PHA member facilities to learn and network with their peers. Register at physicianhospitals.org/2017.
Minimally-Invasive Procedures Bring Relief to Back and Neck Pain Sufferers
Back and neck pain can be debilitating. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. According to the American Spine Decompression Association, an estimated 75% – 85% of Americans suffer from back or neck pain at some point in their lives. [READ MORE]