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  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Of The Brain

    Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of the Brain - A Treatment Protocol ! Arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal collection or tangle of blood vessels connecting the arteries and veins in the brain. The arteries carry the oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain, and the veins carry the oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Cervical Disc Prolapse

    Understanding Cervical Disc Prolapse and Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery Cervical disc prolapse, commonly known as a ‘slipped disc,’ is a frequent cause of neck and arm pain. The disc in our spine consists of a tough outer fibrous layer that surrounds a gel-like nucleus. Repeated stress and overuse of[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Brainstem Tumours

    Brainstem Tumours: Management and Treatment Brainstem tumours are a significant concern in both the pediatric and adult populations, with brainstem glioma (BSG) being the most common type. The brainstem is a critical part of the brain, controlling vital functions such as breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat. Because of its crucial[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

    Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Common Disease of the Spine Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebral body slips forward over the one below it. The term ‘spondylolisthesis’ comes from Latin, meaning ‘slipped vertebral body.’ This condition often results from the general aging process, where the bones, joints, and ligaments[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) For Parkinsons Disease

    Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder caused by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to reduced levels of dopamine in the brain. It affects nearly 1% of people, especially in Western countries, above the age of 50 years, with a higher[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Craniovertibral (CV) Junction Anomally

    Craniovertebral (CV) Junction Anomaly Craniovertebral (CV) junction anomaly is a congenital or acquired abnormality that involves the occipital bone of the cranium, the foramen magnum (where the brainstem continues as the spinal cord), and the first two cervical vertebrae. These disorders develop due to fusion of any of these[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Cerebellopontine (CP) Angle Tumour

    Cerebellopontine (CP) Angle Tumor: What is in a Name? Tumors involving the Cerebellopontine (CP) angle region are quite common, representing 6 to 10% of all intracranial tumors. The most frequent type of tumor in this region is the acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma. Following closely is[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Neurosurgical Devices In Vogue

    Neurosurgical Devices in Vogue Surgery on the brain is one of the oldest medical arts, dating back to the Neolithic (late Stone Age) period. In ancient Rome, Aulus Cornelius Celsus operated on depressed skull fractures in the first century A.D. Asia was home to many talented brain surgeons, and[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Colloid Cyst – A Benign Cyst Of The Brain

    Colloid Cyst - A Benign Cyst of the Brain Colloid cysts are benign, epithelium-lined cysts that arise from the anterior part of the third ventricle of the brain. As the name suggests, these cysts contain a gelatinous or mucinous aterial within. Wallman first reported colloid cysts in 1858, and[...]

    October 16, 2024

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