Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting nearly 800,000 people each year. When blood flow to the brain is interrupted, a stroke can occur. If oxygen-rich blood doesn’t reach the brain, then brain cells will die and permanent brain damage can set in. Depending on the severity of the
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Complete Guide to Disc Replacement Surgery
When discs in the neck or back are damaged, it can cause pain and impaired movement. These discs are located throughout the spinal column between each set of two vertebrae, and each disc provides flexibility and a protective cushion. There is a certain amount of natural disc degeneration that often occurs over time. When discs
Read MoreAre There Any Early Warning Signs of Brain Tumors?
Just as brain tumors come in all shapes and sizes, so do sign and symptoms of brain tumors. It is possible to have one, many, or no signs at all. Symptoms and signs of a brain tumor can be either general, or specific to the location of the tumor. A general symptom is caused by
Read MoreWhat is a Neurological Condition?
A neurological condition involves the brain of course and the spinal cord, but it also encompasses disorders involving the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord. Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from neurological disorders. That’s one in five people who have damage or injury to their nervous systems. A simple definition of a neurological
Read MoreAre There Any Early Warning Signs of Brain Tumors?
Just as brain tumors come in all shapes and sizes, so do sign and symptoms of brain tumors. It is possible to have one, many, or no signs at all. Symptoms and signs of a brain tumor can be either general or specific to the location of the tumor. A general symptom is caused by
Read MoreArtificial Disc Replacement vs. Spinal Fusion
Patients who endure chronic neck and back pain have a decision to make. Assuming that the doctor has diagnosed and contributed their pain to a degenerated disc in the back or neck, and assuming the patient decided they can no longer live with the pain, they will then have to make another decision. Which treatment
Read MoreDoes Acupuncture Help Neurological Conditions?
For many who suffer from neurological conditions as a result of trauma or serious illness, relief is found in an ancient form of medicine that is both an art and a science. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy used to successfully treat a variety of health issues – from allergies to fibromyalgia. Acupuncture involves the
Read MoreMost Common Neurological Disorders
The nervous system is a complex mechanism that regulates and coordinates voluntary and mechanical body activities. It includes the Central Nervous System consisting of the brain and spinal cord and their nerves networks; and the Peripheral Nervous System consisting of autonomic nerves, muscles, neuromuscular junctions, and peripheral nerves, and roots. Diseases and disorders of the
Read MoreTypes of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
When a spinal condition or disorder impacts a nerve, it can disrupt motor and sensory signals and result in painful symptoms that radiate along the affected nerve pathway, and even cause disability. Nonsurgical, conservative or traditional methods are usually the first approach to many medical conditions affecting the spine. If such methods fail to provide relief,
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Neurologist and a Neurosurgeon?
Neurological conditions are diseases, injuries, and disorders of the nervous system. These conditions can impact learning and mental abilities, impair mobility and balance, cause personality changes, or cause debilitating, chronic pain. Physicians in two closely related roles – neurologists and neurosurgeons – treat these conditions. There are some overlaps but also some significant differences. Both
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