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Foramen magnum decompression for Chiari malformation

A foramen magnum decompression is a surgical treatment for Chiari malformation. Mr Sanj Bassi explains what causes a Chiari malformation and how a foramen magnum decompression treats it.

A woman with her head bowed down with a headache - a symptom of occipital neuralgia.

Por Dr Rajib Samanta
28.09.20
Neurocirugía

Occipital neuralgia: how to treat a tension headache

A tension headache begins in the back of the neck or head and spreads behind the eyes, forehead and to the scalp. Read more from one of our expert neurosurgeons Professor Keyoumars Ashkan on what causes the condition, the symptoms and how it can be treated.

Por Ms Anna Miserocchi
28.09.20
Neurocirugía

What happens during brain surgery for glioma?

The type of surgical treatment that you will have to remove your brain tumour will depend on the size and location of cancer and will be thoroughly evaluated and discussed with your neurosurgeon. We asked one of our specialists Mr Richard Gullan about the surgical procedure for glioma and whether you are asleep during the operation.

Por Mr Christos Tolias
14.09.20
Neurocirugía

Brain aneurysm (intracranial aneurysm) FAQs answered by a specialist

An aneurysm is a weak spot in an artery that becomes swollen with blood. When left untreated and unmonitored, it can result in life-threatening conditions. Mr Christos Tolias, a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, shares his expertise with us by answering the most frequently asked questions about brain aneurysms.

Por Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
24.04.20
Neurocirugía

Life-saving brain surgery on an awake violinist

Por Mrs Anne Mitchener
17.03.20
Neurocirugía

Sciatica vs. back pain: how do they differ?

Sciatica pain radiates along the sciatica nerve, which goes from your lower back through the buttocks and down through the leg, distinctively, on one side, whereas back pain usually occurs from muscle strain. We've asked one of our expert neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain the difference between both conditions and if there is a test that you can make at home to determine which one you have.

Por Mrs Anne Mitchener
24.02.20
Neurocirugía

Neck pain: is it very common?

Most of us have experienced a sore neck at some point, whether we have been lifting weights at the gym, or from sitting with poor posture at our desks. We've asked one of our leading London neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener when neck pain becomes a sign of something more serious.

Illustration of woman's back with the spine highlighted in red

Por Mr Chirag Patel
18.02.20
Neurocirugía

Spinal cord stimulation for back pain

If you've attempted countless therapies and treatments for your stubborn back pain and nothing seems to be working, then spinal cord stimulation may be the treatment for you! Cardiff-based neurosurgeon Mr Chirag Patel explains what this procedure consists of and how effective it has been so far for his patients.

Por Mr Sinan Barazi
18.12.19
Neurocirugía

Sacroiliac joint pain: what does it feel like?

Sacroiliac joint pain occurs when there has been damage or an injury to the joint between the spine and hip. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mr Sinan Barazi how the pain has been described as feeling and how it is treated.

A woman standing in front of a pond with her back to the camera.

Por Mr Irfan Malik
17.12.19
Neurocirugía

Laser treatment for back pain

Back pain, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially lower back pain and sciatica can be caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc is where a disc in the spinal disc puts pressure on the nerves causing pain in the back and down along the leg. Mr Malik, one of the UK’s leading minimally invasive spinal surgeons talks about percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), a fairly new technique to treat back pain.

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