Hydrocephalus in Children and Surgery?
Hydrocephalus is abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricular system, causing raised intracranial pressure. In children it results from obstruction to CSF flow, impaired absorption, or rarely excess production. Surgical intervention is required...
Spasticity and When It Requires a Baclofen Pump
Spasticity is velocity-dependent increased muscle tone from central nervous system injury to the corticospinal tract. It follows spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. Severity varies enormously from mild...
Essential Tremor vs Parkinson’s Disease Tremor?
FAQ's What is the clinical difference between essential tremor and Parkinson's tremor? Essential tremor is an action tremor during movement and posture. Parkinson’s tremor is a rest tremor with associated rigidity and bradykinesia two clinically distinct...