21
Nov
What Is Spina Bifida
Spina bifida refers to a complex array of birth defects associated with incomplete formation of the vertebral arches of the spinal column. During fetal development the vertebral arch that forms the roof of the spinal canal, covering the spinal cord and nerves, fails to comple...
View More21
Nov
What Is Stereotactic Brain Surgery
The words stereotactic and stereotaxis take their meaning from the following classical greek words: stereos (meaning three dimentions) and taxis (meaning orderly arrangement) or tactic (meaning technique). In essence, a stereotactic brain surgery means that a detailed analysi...
View More21
Nov
What Is A Craniopharyngioma?
A craniopharyngioma is a tumor that grows near the pituitary gland in the brain. These tumors tend to occur in children more frequently than adults. Craniopharyngiomas frequently contain both solid and cystic parts that usually enlarge over time to compress the neighboring ...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More21
Nov
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...
View More