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By Mr Sanj Bassi
28.09.20
Neurosurgeon

Foramen magnum decompression surgery 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.

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By Mr Sanj Bassi
12.02.19
Neurologist

Booking an appointment with London Neurosurgery Partnership

Booking an appointment with a London Neurosurgery Partnership surgeon is easy with the Top Doctor's website. Request an appointment via message, call or email the practice. Find out how you can get a referral, what to bring to your appointment and what happens after consultation.

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By Mr Sanj Bassi
17.12.18
Neurosurgeon

Carpal tunnel syndrome: when is surgery necessary?

Carpal tunnel syndrome may leave you with pain, numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers, and when it's more likely to flare up, with a sleepless night. But when symptoms persist, it may be time for surgery to relieve the pressure. Leading neurosurgeon Mr Sanj Bassi explains more...

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By Mr Sanj Bassi
11.12.18
Neurosurgeon

Chiari malformations: what are they and why do they occur?

Our brains are the control centres of our bodies. Signals travel to and from the brain via the nervous system, but if these signals are blocked or impaired, it can have serious consequences. Chiari malformations are conditions that result in brain tissue extending down into the spinal canal, creating pressure, which can interfere with signals going to and from the brain. Mr Sanj Bassi, a Chiari expert at London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains these conditions.

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By Mr Sanj Bassi
29.11.18
Neurosurgeon

Syringomyelia - how cysts on the spinal cord are treated

Syringomyelia is a fluid-filled cyst, also known as a syrinx, which develops within the spinal cord. Over time, the syrinx can get bigger and start to compress the spinal cord, causing damage. Mr Sanj Bassi, a leading neurosurgeon at the London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for syringomyelia.

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By Mr Sanj Bassi
06.11.18
Neurosurgeon

Baclofen pump: How it aids severe spasticity

A Baclofen pump is an implant used to treat nerve diseases, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and spasticity. This article explains how a Baclofen pump works and how long the treatment lasts.

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By Mr Sanj Bassi
20.07.18
Neurosurgeon

When should I see a doctor about sciatica?

Sciatica is extremely common. Most people have a 80 to 90 per cent chance of having back pain in their life time. Of these patients 1 to 3 per cent go on to have sciatica. So what is it, how serious is the condition, and how can it be treated? We interviewed leading neurosurgeon Mr Sanj Bassi for the answers.

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