The spine is a long, tubular series of vertebrae (bones) and protective discs – and every disc sits between each set of two adjacent vertebrae. These bones and discs are stacked on top of each other from the bottom of the skull all the way down to the lower back. The spine surrounds the spinal
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Top 5 Most Common Neurological Disorders
Nerves are like a network through which your brain communicates with the rest of the body. Neurology is the study of the systems of these nerves, which connect the brain with the spinal cord and with all the peripheral areas of the body – from the fingertips to the toes. A neurological disorder means that
Read MoreBrain Tumor Signs and Symptoms
A brain tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that has grown in the brain. Brain tumors are either malignant, which means cancerous, or benign, which is noncancerous. It’s impossible to see a brain tumor with the naked eye, so how do you figure out if you have one? Signs and symptoms can help determine
Read MoreGlioblastoma 101
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a malignant brain tumor; it is a grade-4 astrocytoma. It’s a very aggressive type of brain cancer that grows and spreads quickly to other parts of the brain. It’s a primary brain tumor, which means it starts in the brain – it didn’t metastasize (spread) from a cancer that began elsewhere
Read MoreShould I be Scared of a Neurosurgeon
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
Read MoreThe 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
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