Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of conditions that involve the nervous system and its supporting structures such as the spinal cord and nerves – as well as the brain. If you aren’t aware of what neurosurgery entails, you may be surprised. Here is an overview of neurosurgery. What
Read MoreCommon Spinal Conditions in Seniors and the Elderly
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor and miss work. It is also one of the top reasons for disability worldwide. In fact, most people in the world will experience back pain at least once in their lifetimes. Back pain can range from being a simple nuisance to
Read MoreWhy Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Is Safer Than Regular Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal surgery uses advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology to treat many spinal conditions. This method of surgery is safer than regular surgery because there is less cutting of skin and nearby tissues, and thereby less blood loss and less time recovering – in addition to several other benefits. How Minimally Invasive Spinal
Read MoreCommon Brain Tumors Found in Young Adults
Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be a very frightening and confusing, so it’s important to note that not all tumors mean the worst. A brain tumor is any abnormal growth of cells in the brain. There are different types of brain tumors, which are usually named after the type of cells they develop
Read MoreRecovery From A Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a hard blow to the head. The hard impact to the head causes the brain to move violently in the skull which leads to a concussion. Most people don’t realize how dangerous a concussion is and just how easy it is to get one. This is
Read MoreCauses of Aneurysms
You have probably heard the aneurysm sometime in your life. But do you know what an aneurysm really is? Aneurysms are defects in the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood. An aneurysm occurs when a part of the blood vessel wall weakens and starts to swell up or widen abnormally. In many cases,
Read MoreSpinal Fusion and Conditions It Treats
Back problems are one of the most debilitating health issues that reduce a person’s quality of life. There are a variety of ways doctors treat back problems. One of them is spinal fusion. Spinal fusion, also known as Spondylosis, is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of back-related problems. This surgical procedure involves
Read MoreWhat Is Spinal Stenosis and How Is It Treated?
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the space within your spine narrows, which can pinch the nerves that travel through that space, causing nerve pain. Because of this, patients often experience a pinching sensation, leading to pain, muscle weakness, and numbness or tingling. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and neck
Read MoreWhat Is Spondylolisthesis?
We tend to think of slippage in the spine in regards to a slipped disc, but spondylolisthesis is when a vertebral bone slips out of alignment in the spine. The farther down it slips, the more discomfort and effects it can cause. If the vertebra places pressure on an adjacent nerve, it can cause a
Read MoreAll About Artificial Discs
A person’s back consists of many different parts with different functions. One of these is the intervertebral discs, which are spongy cushions that both connect and separate the block-like bones of the spine. These discs also help protect the spinal cord. Discs serve as shock absorbers; they act as strong ligaments that hold each set
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