Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious injuries you can get. Some spinal cord injuries cause temporary symptoms, which can subside with the help of effective treatments. However, some spinal cord injuries have life-long repercussions. Two Main Kinds of Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can be classified into two types: complete and incomplete. A complete SCI results in the total loss of all sensory and motor functions below the location of the injury. This type of ... [Read More]
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How Do We Determine A Disability?
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]
What Is Stereotactic Radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery, also called SRS, is a procedure dedicated to delivering precise, targeted doses of radiation to treat brain tumors. It is considered an alternative to surgery – and because it is minimally invasive, it helps to preserve healthy tissue surrounding a tumor. How Is Stereotactic Radiosurgery Performed? This procedure uses advanced imaging technologies, as well as sophisticated computer measures, to deliver an intense dose of radiation to the body. This process works by d ... [Read More]
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]
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Advances in modern technology and surgical techniques have made many intricate surgeries, including back surgery, to now be performed in a minimally invasive manner. This technique involves tiny surgical instruments and less cutting of tissues than ever before. Minimally invasive surgery is considered safer than traditional open surgery, because there is less injury to tissues during the operation and therefore much less healing time required. Less healing time translates into less downtime, ... [Read More]
