Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical sub-specialty of radiology. Due to advancements in technology and imaging equipment, interventional radiologists are able to approach conditions that once required surgery and treat non-surgically. Generally the procedures use needles and catheters, X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT and other imaging modalities. The treatment generally reduces infection rates, improves recovery times and shortens hospital stays.
PMC’s Interventional Radiologists specialize in minimally invasive procedures for:
Patients suffering from painful spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis are finding relief through a minimally invasive procedure offered at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). Osteoporosis, which means āporous bone,ā is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, making them more prone to fractures. When these fractures occur in the spine, they can lead to severe
