What Conditions Require Cervical Spine Surgery and How Long Is Recovery?
Cervical spine surgery is indicated when disc, vertebrae, or spinal canal problems cause persistent neurological deficits, cord compression, or unresolved pain. Primary conditions include disc herniation, spondylotic myelopathy, spinal stenosis, trauma-related...
What Is Stereotactic Neurosurgery and How Does It Work?
Stereotactic neurosurgery uses a three-dimensional coordinate system to pinpoint precise targets inside the brain without large open incisions. Pre-operative MRI or CT imaging is mapped to a frame fixed to the skull, guiding instruments, electrodes, or radiation beams...
How Is Brain Tumor Diagnosed Before Surgery?
Brain tumor diagnosis before surgery follows a defined sequence: neurological examination, contrast MRI, additional imaging where indicated, and tissue biopsy to confirm histology and molecular grade. Imaging identifies location and likely tumor type biopsy provides...