While doctors and researchers have mapped the various parts of the brain, they still cannot explain exactly how the entire brain works. No one knows where “memory” resides in the brain. The medical community understands which portion of the brain controls which facets of the body, but doctors are essentially stumped in regards to where
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Differences Between Strokes and Aneurysms
People often confuse two conditions that seem similar in many ways, but are actually quite different: strokes and aneurysms. They are both serious conditions that directly affect the brain. However, they have differing symptoms and also some of the same symptoms. A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency affecting the brain, while an aneurysm in
Read MoreWhen to See Neurosurgeons vs. Orthopedic Surgeons
Traditionally, neurosurgeons were the doctors of choice for spinal surgery. In the last several decades, some orthopedic surgeons have also been treating spinal conditions. However, while orthopedists handle musculoskeletal conditions and may have special training in spine treatment, the focus of neurosurgeons is to treat the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. And whereas the field
Read MoreSmoking and Strokes: What’s the Connection?
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the US. And even those who survive a stroke may be permanently disabled. A stroke occurs when an artery that provides oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the brain is partially or completely blocked, or ruptures. The part of the brain depending on that artery becomes damaged and
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 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 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
Read MoreComplete Guide to Disc Replacement Surgery
When discs in the neck or back are damaged, it can cause pain and impaired movement. These discs are located throughout the spinal column between each set of two vertebrae, and each disc provides flexibility and a protective cushion. There is a certain amount of natural disc degeneration that often occurs over time. When discs
Read MoreWhat is a Neurological Condition?
A neurological condition involves the brain of course and the spinal cord, but it also encompasses disorders involving the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord. Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from neurological disorders. That’s one in five people who have damage or injury to their nervous systems. A simple definition of a neurological
Read MoreAre There Any Early Warning Signs of Brain Tumors?
Just as brain tumors come in all shapes and sizes, so do sign and symptoms of brain tumors. It is possible to have one, many, or no signs at all. Symptoms and signs of a brain tumor can be either general or specific to the location of the tumor. A general symptom is caused by
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