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The Truth About Cervical Spine Surgery
Complications are always possible throughout any surgical operation. However, even with minimal risk, significant issues can arise. According to experts studying mortality rates after cervical spine surgery, death is an infrequent, almost non-existent complication of neck surgery. Operations on the Neck are Common in the US In the United States, neck issues are frequently surgically
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Syndromes that Mimic Nerve Entrapment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Weakness, numbness, and pain typically manifest in the hands and feet due to peripheral neuropathy caused by damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It can also affect other areas and physiological functions, including digestion, urine, and circulation. The brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) communicate with the rest of
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5 Tips for Spinal Fracture Recovery
The human body is both complicated and delicate. The consequences can be life-changing if a person suffers a severe injury to their central nervous system or spinal cord. It has long been considered one of the most severe forms of injury that a human body can sustain and still survive; spinal injuries are no exception.
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Microdiscectomy: What to Expect After Microdiscectomy Surgery
A herniated lumbar disc commonly necessitates lumbar microdiscectomy surgery to relieve back and leg pain and sciatica symptoms. This procedure’s primary goal is to relieve leg pain and regain function, performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. While it is hoped that the operation will alleviate or eliminate any accompanying back pain, the procedure
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Guidelines for Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke
Blood clots most often cause heart attacks and strokes. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is when a blood clot in your leg breaks loose and travels to your lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism. Thrombolysis aims to break up blood clots with drugs or a minimally invasive technique. Penn Medicine specialists thoroughly examine the origin
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Complete Information About Brain Aneurysm Treatment
In the case of an aneurysm in the brain, a bulge in a blood vessel develops and fills with blood, causing it to rupture. Aneurysms usually don’t cause symptoms until they rupture and start leaking blood. A ruptured aneurysm can induce a severe headache and even a fatal stroke if left untreated. It is possible
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A complete guide to Slipped (Herniated) Disc
Herniated discs are a common occurrence, and you may be unsure of what they are. Cushion-like pads between the vertebrae are herniated discs. They can weaken or herniate, putting pressure on the spinal cord’s nerve roots. Continue reading to find out more about herniated discs and prevent them. Symptoms, causes, and treatment options are all
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Know About Pediatric Brain Tumors
Most solid tumors in children are found in the brain. Every year, about 4,000 children and teens are told they have a primary brain tumor. Primary brain tumors begin in the brain and don’t spread to other parts. Most cancers that start in the central nervous system are brain tumors. Brain tumors start in the
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What is Cerebral Angiography
Imaging the inside of blood arteries with X-rays is called angiography. The risk of stroke increases when blood arteries become obstructed, damaged, or otherwise aberrant. It is essential to know the problem and how much damage has been done to the blood artery segments being inspected by an angiography procedure. What is Cerebral Angiography Digital
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Understanding the Cervical Spine Surgery
For each patient, the reasons for having cervical spine surgery are unique. If your doctor recommends this operation, you may be concerned about how long it will take to recuperate. Consider many things if your doctor has advised you to get this treatment. Continue reading to find out more. The Basics of Cervical Spine Surgery
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