My orthopedist informed me of a treatment for my chronic knee problem. He suggested Synvisc (hylan) instead of cortisone. Can you tell me if this injection is more effective than cortisone?
I have a lot of pain and think I may have a hiatal hernia. I heard that ultrasound is not a good way to diagnose this. What is the best test to confirm if you have a hiatal hernia?
I have been having pain in the upper part of my belly off and on for the past few months. I recently had a HIDA scan that revealed that my gallbladder is functioning at 8%. How concerned should I be? Do I need gallbladder surgery?