Pagina 13 - Articoli medici di Neurochirurgia

Professor Keyoumars Ashkan MBE
11.10.17
Neurochirurgia

What is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is used across medical specialties in both the treatment and diagnosis of neurological conditions. Here, we explain how it works, and what it can be used for.

Professor Keyoumars Ashkan MBE
06.10.17
Neurochirurgia

Recent advances in brain tumour surgery

Brain tumour surgery is complex and can be challenging for the surgeon, but there are many new methods and techniques surfacing which are making the surgery safer and more effective.

Professor Keyoumars Ashkan MBE
15.09.17
Neurochirurgia

A common cause of back pain: a guide to degenerative spine disease

DSD is relatively common in the Western world, due to its ageing population. Most people over the age of 40 experience some degree of degeneration, with people over 70 even more commonly and severely affected. Professor Ashkan, leading neurosurgeon, explains the condition.

Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors
Neurochirurgia

What is Central Sensitivity Syndrome, and why is it difficult to diagnose?

Central Sensitivity Syndrome is a condition that causes multiple conditions, causing it to be difficult to diagnose. Here we explore the syndrome in more detail.

Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors
Neurochirurgia

Rhizolysis - a treatment to relieve the pain of a herniated disc

Cervical disc herniation and lumbar disc herniation generate intense pain to those who suffer from them, so there is constant research into techniques and treatments to alleviate this pain. One of the most effective techniques is rhizolysis.

Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors
Neurochirurgia

What are disc implants?

Find out when disc implants are necessary, and what the risks are.

Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors
Neurochirurgia

Water on the brain: a guide to hydrocephalus

Also called as ‘water on the brain’, hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid on the brain, causing abnormal dilation of brain spaces known as ventricles. This exerts a damaging pressure on the brain, which usually needs to be treated with a bypass system or catheter with a valve. If left untreated, it can be deadly.

Mr Irfan Malik
28.08.17
Neurochirurgia

What to watch for with back pain: the signs and symptoms of degenerative disc disease

Lower back pain, neck pain, neck spasms, numbness and weakness in the legs - these are all potential signs of degenerative disc disease. Learn what your symptoms might indicate with expert neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik.