A popular new therapy that uses a patient’s own cells to help the body heal itself is now available at Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA). Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) uses injections of a patient’s plasma—the liquid portion of blood—to accelerate natural tissue growth. “It’s exciting to make this service available to our local community,” said VIVA’s Dr. John J. …
Kyphoplasty treatment at VIVA: A Case Study
Patient Presentation: Loretta McMenamin injured her back lifting a vacuum. The pain was intense, and the treatments she was receiving did not bring relief. When an MRI revealed T10 and T12 vertebral fractures as well as degenerative disease, Ms. McMenamin’s doctor referred her to Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA). Consultation and Evaluation At VIVA, Ms. McMenamin explained the fractures …
Radiologist Spotlight: John J. McLaughlin, MD
Dr. John J. McLaughlin, a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist at Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF), is a man of many dimensions. He is a medical missionary, meditation instructor, Eastern philosophy enthusiast, classical guitarist, and father of two grown
Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty Provide Rapid Relief For Patients with Vertebral Compression Fractures
Most patients referred to Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA) for vertebroplasty or a related procedure, kyphoplasty, experience rapid pain relief from vertebral compression fractures. Interventional radiologists use imaging guidance to inject medical-grade bone cement into the
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Offers “Safe and Effective” Treatment
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also referred to as uterine artery embolization, is gaining increased attention as an alternative to hysterectomy for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Authoritative medical reports indicate it is safe, effective and increasingly covered by insurance.
VIVA Blends Specialties to Provide Complete Vascular Care Services
Virginia Interventional & Vascular Associates (VIVA) can diagnose all vascular conditions and offer the optimum treatment for them, from minimally invasive procedures to major surgery. VIVA physicians attribute this capability to the group’s practice model, which combines the expertise of interventional
Interventional Radiology Cancer Treatments Improve Quality of Life
Radiologists Provide Services throughout Cancer Care Working closely with referring physicians, interventional radiologists with Virginia Interventional & Vascular Associates (VIVA) perform thermal ablation, chemoembolization, and other specialized procedures usually available only in major metropolitan areas. Interventional radiology treatments are
Doctors Bring Hope and Healing to the Underserved
At Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF), social responsibility is a core value. In 2010, the physician partners in RAF provided over $1.7 million of charity care to patients in the greater Fredericksburg area. RAF along with other local healthcare providers also are reaching out
Pain Relief
Interventional Radiologists Treat Pain at the Source Pain management is a significant medical and economic issue. A recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) study finds chronic pain affects at least 116 million American adults, more than the total affected by