Neurosurgery
16 articles in this category
Tension-type headache and migraine: main causes, pathophysiology, treatment, and imaging studies
Headache is one of the most frequent reasons for medical consultation. In most cases it is due to ...
Disc Herniation: What It Is and How It Affects Your Health
## What is a herniated disc?The spine is made up of stacked vertebrae, separated by interverte...
Posterior cervical foraminotomy: what it is, when it is indicated, and what recovery is like
Pain that starts in the neck and radiates toward the shoulder, arm, forearm, or hand may be due to...
Hydrocephalus: Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment
Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal f...
Intervertebral Disc Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Solutions
What Is Intervertebral Disc Disease?Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition af...
Meningioma: A Patient Guide
## What is a meningioma?A meningioma is a type of tumor that originates in the meninges, the m...
Meningiomas: What They Are, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Receiving a meningioma diagnosis can cause fear and uncertainty. However, it is important to know ...
Trigeminal neuralgia: symptoms, causes, and medical and surgical treatment options
Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition that causes episodes of intense, sudden, and usua...
Pituitary Adenoma: Information for Patients
In this space, we'll discuss pituitary adenoma, a benign tumor that originates in the pituitary gla...
Sciatic Pain: What It Is and How to Control It
Sciatic pain is a common condition that affects the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest nerve in ...
Subdural Hematoma: What You Need to Know
A subdural hematoma is an accumulation of blood in the subdural space, which is between the brain'...
Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Clear and Reassuring Explanation
## What is trigeminal neuralgia?Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve, re...
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Important Information for Patients
Imagine a weakened blood vessel wall that bulges outward, like a small balloon. That is, in essenc...
Understanding Facial Paralysis: A Neurosurgical Perspective
What is facial paralysis?In essence, facial paralysis refers to the weakness or paralysi...
Understanding Spondylolisthesis: Information for Patients
Understanding Spondylolisthesis: Information for Patients---## What is spondylolisthesis? ...
What is Facet Pain and How Can You Control It?
Today I want to talk about a topic that often causes confusion: facet pain. This type of pain can ...
