An arachnoid cyst is a common type of cyst that grows in the brain. You are either born with them (called primary arachnoid cysts) or develop them due to a brain injury, trauma, or infection (referred to as secondary arachnoid cysts). Arachnoid cysts are not tumors and therefore, not indicative of cancer. Arachnoid cysts, just
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Recovery Time for Artificial Disc Replacement
When a disc deteriorates, it can cause pain that can prevent you from doing your daily activities. Wear and tear and aging are factors that contribute to the damage and degeneration of discs. Damaged discs can lead to numbness, weakness, and tingling sensations in the arms or legs. Initially, damaged discs are treated with nonsurgical
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Neurosurgeon and a Neurologist?
The human brain and the nervous system are not only critical to our health but also very delicate. The branch of medicine that deals with this area is called neurology. In neurology, there are two types of medical professionals who perform specific neurology-related services for different conditions: neurologists and neurosurgeons. There is a distinction between
Read MoreIs a craniotomy a serious surgery?
There are a lot of surgical procedures performed every day. Some of them are more serious than others. In general, a surgery that involves the brain or spine is considered serious because these are critical components to our wellbeing and a procedural error could be catastrophic to our health. A craniotomy is a brain surgery
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