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 prevalence in men (male/female ratio 3:2). […]

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 structures, underdevelopment, or misalignment of the […]

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 the meningioma, and together these two […]

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 an Islamic school of brain surgery […]

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 the legendary neurosurgeon Sir Walter Dandy […]

Spine Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive Treatment Protocol Spine tuberculosis, also known as Pott’s disease, is a significant health concern that affects the spine. It is prevalent in both the eastern and western parts of the globe, particularly among populations that are poorly nourished, living in crowded conditions, or have substandard living conditions. It also affects individuals […]