If you have a disability that is affecting your ability to carry out normal, everyday activities, you may be entitled to social security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has put forward specific guidelines to determine if you are entitled to disability benefits. As a leading authority in spinal and neurological care, Front Range Spine And Neurosurgery also offers disability determination services to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. Disability ... [Read More]
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Treatments For Arachnoid Cysts
Arachnoid cysts are a common type of cyst which can affect the brain or spinal cord. Many arachnoid cysts remain constant in size and do not cause symptoms or require any treatment. However, depending on their size and location, some arachnoid cysts can cause pressure on the brain or spinal cord, which can result in headaches and vision problems. Treatment may be recommended if symptoms become problematic. What Is An Arachnoid Cyst? Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid that ... [Read More]
Effects of Brain Tumors on the Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is actually a two-part gland, one on either side of the head, and each locus is approximately halfway between your eye and the top of your ear. It is a master gland for the endocrine system, greatly influencing the hormone glands throughout the body. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain, whether it is a primary tumor – beginning in the brain itself – or a metastatic tumor which has spread from elsewhere in the body. Brain tumors rarely spread (me ... [Read More]
Neurosurgery: Reasons for Brain Surgery
Neurosurgery is a medical specialization that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders, injuries, and conditions associated with the central and peripheral nervous system. There are a plethora of conditions and issues treated through neurosurgery. Examples include: trauma, congenital anomalies, infections, stroke, degenerative diseases of the spine, and more. The type of physician who performs neurosurgery is a neurosurgeon. Neurosurgeons have several years of ... [Read More]
What Is the Recovery Process from Brain Surgery?
Are you scheduled for brain surgery? If so, then your neurosurgeon will likely explain what to expect before the surgery. However, because everyone who needs a brain operation is there for very different reasons and the outcomes may be unknowable, the doctor may not really explain what to expect afterward. One thing that is true of everyone who has brain surgery is that they need considerable time to recuperate. The nurses will start talking to you as soon as you awake from your surgery in ... [Read More]
