| Knee Ligament Repair Knee ligament repair is used when a knee ligament is torn and results in instability in the knee. |
| Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure Knee replacement surgery is a procedure in which the ends of the bones in the knee are capped with metal and plastic parts. It is most commonly used to treat severe osteoarthritis. |
| Kyphoplasty Kyphoplasty is used to treat fractures in the bones of the spine in which the doctor first inflates a balloon-like device in the bone to make space which is filled with cement. |
| Kidney Biopsy A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present, or to determine how well the kidney is working. |
| Kidney Scan A kidney scan uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the kidneys, as well as blood flow to the kidney tissue. |
| Kidney Transplantation Procedure A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from another person. |
| Kidney Ultrasound An ultrasound of the kidney uses An ultrasound of the kidney is a procedure in which sound wave technology is used to assess the size, shape, and location of the kidneys in order to detect injuries, abnormalities or disease. |
| Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray A KUB x-ray may be the first diagnostic procedure used to assess the urinary system; to find the cause of abdominal pain, such as masses, perforations, or obstruction; or to evaluate the urinary tract before other diagnostic procedures are performed. |
| Ketone Bodies (Blood) This test measures ketones, a byproduct of digestion, in your blood. A high level of ketones is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes. |
| Ketone Bodies (Urine) This test checks the amount of ketones you have in your body. People with diabetes may have high levels of ketones. |