Blog
Updates and in-depth articles from Prof. Ezio Lanza.
Embolization of arteriovenous malformations of the limbs
Embolization of arteriovenous malformations of the limbs: when it is indicated, how it is performed, risks, recovery and alternatives to surgery for the patient.
Uterine fibroids and the wish for pregnancy: is embolization an option?
It is the question I am asked most often by women with fibroids who want a child. The honest answer is that pregnancy after embolization is possible and documented, but the evidence is weaker than for surgery: here is what we know and how to find your way.
Ultrasound-guided treatment of hip pain
Ultrasound-guided treatment of hip pain identifies and treats painful structures precisely, without open surgery, when indicated by the doctor.
Injections for chronic low back pain: when they help
Injections for chronic low back pain: indications, the ultrasound-guided procedure, possible benefits, limitations, risks and recovery, to help you make an informed choice today.
Injections for thumb base osteoarthritis
Injections for thumb base osteoarthritis: indications, ultrasound guidance, benefits, limitations, risks, recovery, options and alternatives to surgery.
Genicular artery embolization: are resorbable microspheres a new option?
A new Italian study and a commentary in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology bring resorbable particles for genicular artery embolization back into focus. What we really know, and what we do not yet know.
Ultrasound-guided treatment of tennis elbow
Ultrasound-guided treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) uses ultrasound to target the tendon precisely when pain persists despite physiotherapy.
How does an ultrasound-guided injection work?
How an ultrasound-guided injection works: a guide to preparation, procedure, benefits, risks and recovery when treating pain with precision and safety.
When to choose minimally invasive pain treatments
Minimally invasive pain treatments: ultrasound- and image-guided procedures to reduce symptoms, preserve tissue and recover more quickly.
Genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis: indications, procedure, recovery, results and limits of a targeted treatment without open surgery.
Ultrasound-guided lavage for shoulder calcification
Ultrasound-guided lavage for shoulder calcification: indications, how it is performed, recovery, limitations and alternatives, to support an informed clinical choice.
Fibroid embolization: an alternative to hysterectomy
Uterine fibroid embolization as an alternative to hysterectomy: indications, procedure, recovery, results, limitations and an informed choice for every woman.
Varicocele embolization without surgery
Varicocele embolization without surgery: a minimally invasive procedure, recovery, risks and indications for fertility, pain and patient well-being.
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