In the typical birth of an infant, the baby arrives head first, followed by the shoulders and the rest of the body. However, in certain circumstances, the head delivers but the shoulders cannot fit through easily. This is called “shoulder dystocia” and can be an obstetrical emergency. The umbilical cord Continue Reading
Diabetes affects over 23 million people in the United States and is the 7th leading cause of death. Uncontrolled high levels of blood sugar can cause vascular damage to the retina of the eye, the filtering system of the kidney, and the peripheral nerves. In fact, diabetes is the leading Continue Reading
Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of an extremity. The most common amputation surgery is above or below the knee. The indications for leg amputation include severe trauma, significant tumor in the bone or muscle, lack of blood circulation due to peripheral arterial disease, worsening or uncontrollable Continue Reading
