The thought of visiting a neurosurgeon can be intimidating. When we think of important body organs, the brain is definitely top of the list. So surgery on the brain seems especially dangerous and scary. However, there is no need to be scared of seeing a neurosurgeon. Let’s take a look at what a neurosurgeon does
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The Benefits of Artificial Discs
The vertical midline of your back comprises a series of stacked bones called vertebrae. Between each set of two vertebrae lies a small, cushiony disc that provides flexibility and shock absorption, while also helping to protect the nerves in the spinal cord. A healthy spine flexes and moves comfortably at each of these discs. But
Read MoreFootball and Head Trauma: What Can You Do to Prevent It?
Risk of head trauma is forcing many parents, coaches, leagues, and athletes to reconsider whether playing tackle football is worth the implications of sustaining a long-term injury in lieu of scoring a W in the win column. If you, a child, or a loved one plays football, or you coach or support any team or
Read MoreWhy You May Need Intracranial Surgery
Intracranial surgery describes a variety of operations designed to treat problems in the brain and surrounding areas. The cranium is the skull. Like many other organs in the body, the brain is vulnerable to infection, bleeding, injury, cancer, and other types of damage or disease. These types of problems sometimes require brain surgery to
Read MoreWhat are Arachnoid Cysts?
An arachnoid cyst is an abnormal sac filled with fluid and located near the brain or spinal cord -in a type of tissue called the arachnoid membrane. These cysts are usually filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord. They are most often present at birth (primary type)
Read MoreNeurosurgeon vs. Orthopedic Surgeon
When choosing a doctor to perform your spine surgery, you have a choice between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon. The emerging field of spine surgery incorporates aspects of both specialties. Before choosing which type of doctor should perform your surgery, it is important to understand the differences between them. What Do Neurosurgeons Do? When
Read MoreSymptoms of a Stroke You Shouldn’t Ignore
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
Read MoreComplete 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
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