Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most powerful medical imaging tools ever developed. It is capable of detecting even the subtlest abnormalities in the most delicate parts of the body: the brain and the spinal cord. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a brain or spinal cord tumor, disease, or injury, your neurosurgeon will
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Equipment Essentials to Help You Succeed as a Neurosurgeon
In order to become a successful neurosurgeon, there are a number of vital skills required. Neurosurgeons also need to have the ability to use a variety of intricate surgical equipment to carry out precise and delicate surgeries. A neurosurgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the central nervous
Read MoreBack Pain Surgery: Myths and Facts
Back pain surgery helps people regain their lifestyles and function without pain. However, surgery isn’t for everyone. Plus, many myths surround this multi-faceted procedure. Let the experts from Front Range Spine and Neurosurgery dispel the myths and give you actual facts to consider. Back Pain Is a Real Problem Have you ever wondered what neurosurgeons
Read MoreWho is a candidate for minimally invasive spinal surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) allows surgeons to access the spine through smaller incisions. It is made possible by the use of a long, flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end – called an endoscope – and specialized tools. The endoscopic technique is used to treat patients with complex spine disorders. MISS may
Read MoreWhat Should I Ask My Spinal Surgeon Before Undergoing Tumor Surgery?
Spinal tumors can grow inside the spinal canal or the bones that make up the spine. Depending on their type and grade, the tumors may spread to the vertebrae and surrounding tissues. Nonsurgical treatment options—such as medications and radiation therapy—are usually the first-line treatment for spinal tumors. However, if they are ineffective, your spinal surgeon
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Spinal Tumor Surgery
A spinal tumor may be a primary tumor, which means it develops initially in the spine, or it may be metastatic from a tumor spreading from another part of the body. Either way, a skilled neurosurgeon can perform surgery to remove the spinal tumor. This is a very delicate operation because a severed or damaged
Read MoreArtificial Disc Replacement or Spinal Fusion
If you have a severely injured or degenerative disc, you know what it’s like to have back pain. You may have a great deal of pain when you sit, or you may notice that simple motions like bending and twisting heighten the discomfort. Fortunately, when other treatments aren’t successful, your surgeon at Front Range Spine
Read MoreWhy You Should See a Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeons are the medical specialists to see for diseases and issues affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They can perform complex brain surgery and spine surgery, but they also provide nonsurgical treatments. A neurosurgeon can treat chronic pain, spine disorders, brain and spine tumors, and vertebral fractures, just to name a few. Neurosurgeons
Read MoreOverview of Brain Tumor Surgery
A mass of abnormal growth of tissue cells in the brain is called a brain tumor. Brain tumors are classified by grade, or complexity, rather than by stage, or severity. A brain tumor is either benign or malignant, which classifies its potential ability to be fatal. It is also classified as either primary or metastatic,
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