Spinal Fusion – What You Need To Know
A spinal fusion is a type of surgery that is performed to correct problems with the bones and tissues of the spine. The surgery involves fusing 2 or more vertebrae into a single unit. Once bonded, they are unable to move as they once did. The intention is to stop...
Pros and Cons of Deep Brain Stimulation
When it comes to managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has taken the place of other standard treatments. Although it isn’t a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and can’t stop its underlying progression, it is used to lessen or...
What Are The Do’s And Don’ts Of Seizures
A seizure is a short spell of abnormally high brain electrical activity resulting in convulsions (twitching, jerking, or fits), staring into space, stiffening muscles, or losing consciousness. Although seizures usually only last a few minutes, they can be terrifying...