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Facet Rhizotomy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

The facet is the joint on the side of each vertebra. A rhizotomy (say rye-zot-oh-mee) is a procedure to cut or sever the nerve root at certain facets. The procedure uses high-frequency radio waves to create a heat that destroys the nerve. We call this radiofrequency ablation (say ah-blay-shun). This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour

Vertebroplasty (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. We use a procedure like this to treat breaks in the tailbone or sacrum (Sacroplasty) and socket of the hip or acetabulum (Acetabuloplasty). (English) Colour

Cryoablation: Liver or Kidney (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Cryoablation is a way to treat growths and tumours, either benign or cancer. It uses extreme cold to kill the tissue cells. Here we refer to treating tumours in the liver or kidneys. An interventional radiologist (a doctor who specializes in image-guided procedures using x-ray, fluoroscopy, and CT scanning) does the procedure. (English) Colour

Chemoembolization Treating Liver Tumours (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Chemoembolization (say kee-mo-em-bol-eye-zay-shun) is a therapy used to treat liver tumours. You might hear it called transarterial chemoembolization (or TACE) – transarterial means through arteries. This therapy might be used along with surgery or ablation treatments. An interventional radiologist does the chemoembolization procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray and fluoroscopy). (English) Colour

Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of the procedure done in Medical Imaging, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems (English) Colour

Medial Branch Block (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Medial branch nerves are small nerves connected to facet joints in the spine. The nerves carry pain signals from the joint to the brain. This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour

7 Day Meal Plan for Diabetes - 30 gram Carbohydrate [English] Permalink Public

This meal plan has ideas for meals that each have 30 grams of carbohydrates. This resources is helpful for people with diabetes. (English) Colour

South Asian Meal Plan for Diabetes - 30 gram Carbohydrate [English] Permalink Public

This meal plan has ideas for meals that each have 30 grams of carbohydrates. Meals are made from typical South Asian foods. This resource is helpful for people with diabetes who enjoy South Asian foods. (English) Colour

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Safety Starts With Me: 5 STEPS to Keep Safe while in the Hospital [English] Permalink Public

While you are in the hospital, your care and safety is our top priority. You, your family, and friends play an important role in keeping you safe. Here are 5 simple steps to make your hospital stay as safe and positive as possible. (English) Colour

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Preparing for Your Stay on Inpatient Rehabilitation (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While you are waiting for a bed in one of our units, you continue to work with your care team on your recovery. Your care team continues to monitor your progress. If your care can be safely managed at home, you might go home instead and have follow-up in Outpatient Rehabilitation. (English) Colour

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