Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be a very frightening and confusing time, but not all tumors mean the worst. There are more than 120 different types of brain tumors and not all of them are cancerous, with many being rare. Receiving timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment is paramount to your overall health and a successful recovery. Brain Tumors A brain tumor is a mass of tissue formed from abnormal cell growth in the brain. Brain tumors are usually named after the type of cells ... [Read More]
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Recovery From a Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can affect your brain function, cause a host of symptoms, and even put your life at risk. Concussions happen when your head is moved in a forceful and sudden manner or if it collides with something. As a result, you experience inflammation in the skull, which is typically temporary. Concussions are most common in car and sports accidents. Concussion Symptoms Concussions typically cause you to have concentration, memory, coordination, and balance ... [Read More]
What Is an Arteriovenous Malformation?
Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the organs and cells of your body, and then your veins carry the oxygen-depleted blood back to your heart and lungs for reoxygenation. Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a condition where there is an entanglement of blood vessels that can interfere with your normal blood flow. The entanglement can occur anywhere in your body, but it most commonly occurs in the brain or spine. Because this entanglement creates a vulnerability in the ... [Read More]
Is Artificial Disc Replacement Better than Fusion?
Going for back surgery can be an overwhelming decision to make. Surgery is only recommended when less-invasive measures have not worked to alleviate the pain or disability in your back. If you have chronic back pain, your doctor may tell you that you have two main options: spinal fusion or artificial disc replacement. Let’s talk about each of these procedures and how they work to alleviate back pain for good. What Is Spinal Fusion? Spinal fusion is the permanent fusing of two or more a ... [Read More]
Benefits of Getting a Kyphoplasty
A spinal compression fracture can be painful, and it can make certain movements difficult as the bone fragments rub together. A kyphoplasty procedure can help to stabilize the fractured vertebra, relieve painful symptoms, and restore mobility to the spine and back. What Is a Kyphoplasty? A kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used to treat spinal compression fractures which often result from a condition such as osteoporosis. This is how a kyphoplasty works: A ... [Read More]
