25
Jun
What Is A Herniated Cervical Disc?
The cervical spine consists of seven bones (vertebrae), and between each vertebra is a fibrous shock-absorbing pad called the intervertebral disc. In general, the disc contains a tough outer fibrous band (annulus fibrosus) and a gel-like inner core (nucleus pulposus). When th...
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25
Jun
What is Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) describes a method of delivering a high dose of radiation to a specific location in the brain, often in a single session. SRS employs special techniques to accurately map the brain and the radiation target. This enables the radiation to be admi...
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25
Jun
What Is A Lumbar Herniated Disc?
The lumbar spine, more commonly known as the lower back, is composed of five bones called vertebra. Two adjacent vertebral bodies are each separated a ring of cartilage, called a disc, forming a joint where motion can occur. The disc is made of a tough outer fibrous ring (ann...
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25
Jun
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux) describes an intermittent sharp stabbing pain in the face frequently triggered by stimulating the skin, gums or teeth. The pain typically lasts for a few seconds or minutes and then disappears. The pain is usually unilateral...
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25
Jun
What Is A Pituitary Tumor?
The vast majority of pituitary tumors are benign growths of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Because of their unique location, these tumors generally cause symptoms in one of three ways. Because of the contact with the outer covering of the brain (the dura), they may...
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25
Jun
What Is A Spinal Tumor?
Spinal tumors arise from abnormal growths of cells in and around the spinal cord. These tumors may arise from the bones of the spinal column, the coverings of the spinal cord or even the spinal cord and nerves themselves. What Causes a Spinal Tumor? These tumors may be prim...
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25
Jun
What Is a Spine Fracture?
A spine fracture, quite simply, is a break involving one or more of the 33 vertebra that make up the spinal column. Fractures may involve the anterior portion of the vetebra (the vertebral body), the posterior portion of the vertebra (the lamina, facet joints and spinous proc...
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25
Jun
What to Look for After a Slip & Fall
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common accident types in the United States. While slip-and-fall accidents are very common, many people do not report these accidents because they believe they were at fault. After experiencing a slip and fall, you will want to know ...
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25
Jun
How Does Carotid Artery Disease Cause a Stroke?
A stroke is defined as an acute change in brain function resulting from impaired blood flow. The carotid arteries in the neck supply the brain with blood, and when they are narrowed due to atherosclerotic disease the blood flow to the brain is impaired. More than just restric...
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25
Jun
What Are Pediatric Brain Tumors?
A pediatric brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain of a child. Children, from infants to teenagers, can develop brain tumors. In fact, brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children. Fortunately, they are rare. Unlike adult brain tumors, metastat...
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