After pregnancy or substantial weight loss, many people find their abdominal muscles are weak and … more >>

Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese belief that in order for the body to … more >>

What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of sight loss in … more >>

Amputations are sometimes necessary if there is reduced blood flow in some area.  This might … more >>

Ankle Brachial Indices which measures the ratio of blood pressure in the legs and arms, … more >>

The term “ankle sprain” is usually used to describe injury to one or a number … more >>

Arterial Angioplasty is where a surgeon will insert a balloon or a stent to open … more >>

Arterial Duplex of the upper or lower limbs which gives an image of the artery, … more >>

AV Fistula Assessment; An AV Fistula is a connection made between an artery and vein, … more >>

AV Fistula Formation is a complex connection of an artery and a vein to help … more >>

This back screening programme has been established since 2005 to decide with the patient the … more >>

Biochemistry combines analytical chemistry with aspects of physiology, physical chemistry, pathophysiology and diagnostic medicine. Diagnostic … more >>

Droopy eyelids can make you look older and can also impair vision. Upper and or … more >>

The Blood Bank includes both the transfusion laboratory and the haemovigilance function to ensure full … more >>

Breast Augmentation involves using implants to increase the size and or improve the shape of … more >>

Large breasts can cause physical problems such as back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, poor … more >>

The brow lift is designed to restore a more youthful appearance to the brow. The operation … more >>

This scan can detect very small deposits of calcium in your coronary arteries with great … more >>

Computed tomography of the heart (CT coronary angiogram) is a procedure used to assess the … more >>

This scan gives detailed images of the heart and coronary arteries using an intravenous contrast … more >>

Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) allows cardiologists to see the heart in more detail than … more >>

Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) allows cardiologists to see the heart in more detail than … more >>

This Cardio-respiratory exercise test assesses heart and lung function. The patient exercises on a treadmill … more >>

Carotid Artery Duplex gives an image of the Carotid artery and the vertebral arteries. These … more >>

Carotid Endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque which may cause a blockage in … more >>

A cataract is the natural lens inside the eye, which has become cloudy. It is … more >>

CT or Computed Tomography creates a 3 D image of the organ under investigation. Very … more >>

Deep Vein Thrombosis scanning which checks for thrombus (a blood clot) in both deep and … more >>

The Out-patient department at Blackrock Clinic provides a wide range of diagnostic scans, having regularly invested … more >>

Dry needling is a procedure in which a solid filament needle is inserted into the … more >>

Blackrock Clinic’s Emergency Department is currently open seven days a week. It is a one … more >>

Endoscopic Sympathectomy is a highly effective treatment which stops patients from sweating profusely. These patients … more >>

EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) is a type of surgery used to treat an abdominal aortic … more >>

This test seeks to provoke a patient’s allergy by testing them on a treadmill in … more >>

A facelift is a type of cosmetic surgery used to give a more youthful appearance. … more >>

Most common conditions of the foot that result from poor foot function include; 
Plantarfascitis Heel … more >>

Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder capsule becomes restricted and tight. It is … more >>

Women may also suffer bladder or bowel related complaints such as incontinence, over or under … more >>

Haematology deals with disorders of blood, blood cells and the bone marrow. Examples are the … more >>

Headaches are commonly felt at the front, temple or back of the head and may … more >>

This is a common sense approach to managing the stresses of day-to-day life.  The programme … more >>

Histopathology aids the diagnosis and staging of a wide variety of diseases using surgically and … more >>

Immunology is a specialty which deals with the investigation of immune disorders such as Auto-Immune … more >>

An increasingly sedentary life after 60 can often lead to a disproportionate deterioration in movement … more >>

A chartered physiotherapist will identify specific impairments in function during a one-to-one assessment. A tailored … more >>

About the Kamra Inlay Procedure This procedure is aimed at helping patients see without their … more >>

Patients with near-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) or astigmatism can now eliminate or reduce their dependence … more >>

This test is most commonly used to diagnose or evaluate asthma and uses a machine … more >>

Microbiology is a specialty which deals with the investigation of infection and infectious diseases caused … more >>

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans are similar to CT scans in that they can be … more >>

Nuclear Medicine examinations allow functional imaging of an organ through an intravenous injection, inhalation or … more >>

If you wish to meet one of our orthopaedic surgeons please telephone, Freephone 1800 60 … more >>

Hip Topics  Hip Anatomy  Total Hip Replacement (THR) Revision Hip Replacement Knee Topics Knee Anatomy Knee … more >>

Following orthopaedic surgery, the orthopaedic physiotherapy team help patients to regain their mobility and restore … more >>

Orthotics are insoles prescribed to correct the biomechanics of the foot and any associated symptoms. … more >>

Joints in the back or the limbs can be achy for a number of different … more >>

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood for tests. Pathology provides an outpatient and an … more >>

Skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can be successfully treated with phototherapy. This treatment … more >>

Patients are often asked to work on their recovery outside of their appointments with the … more >>

Blackrock Clinic was the first private hospital in Ireland to introduce pre-admission checks allowing a … more >>

During and after pregnancy women may suffer from back and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. … more >>

There are two main branches to plastic surgery: Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic (or Cosmetic) Surgery. … more >>

Protruding ears typically lie at an angle greater than the “normal” of 15 degrees from … more >>

Patients are asked to do three different breathing exercises, including a spirometry test to assess … more >>

Real time ultrasound imaging is an exciting innovative tool which allows patients to see muscles in … more >>

This is a type of cosmetic surgery that is performed to reshape the nose. Although … more >>

Sclerotherapy treats varicose and spider veins by shrinking them with an injection.  Again, this procedure … more >>

The shoulder is a very mobile joint which relies on deep tendons to provide stability … more >>

All spinal pain, including neck (cervical), low back pain (lumbar) and upper back (thoracic) pain, … more >>

This is a short respiratory test to assess lung function and is a component of … more >>

Undetected heart abnormalities are killing, on average, two of our young sportspeople a week in … more >>

Temporal biopsies give an indication of the likelihood of a patient having a stroke and … more >>

Sonography is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing subcutaneous body structures including tendons, … more >>

Varicose Vein scanning which checks the superficial and deep veins for flaws such as reflux … more >>

Normally the brain puts together information from the eyes, joints and the balance organ in … more >>

X-rays are useful in the detection of pathology of the skeletal system as well as … more >>