Radiosurgery vs Open Surgery: Which for Acoustic Neuroma?
Size matters more than almost anything else here. Small acoustic neuromas, under about two to three centimetres, suit stereotactic radiosurgery well, controlling growth without ever removing the tumour. Large ones causing brainstem pressure or neurological symptoms...
What Is Intraoperative Monitoring in Spine Surgery?
Intraoperative monitoring tracks spinal cord and nerve function in real time throughout an operation, alerting the surgeon to a problem before it becomes a permanent deficit. Electrodes placed on the patient measure electrical signals travelling along the cord and...
What Is Microdiscectomy and Who Needs It?
Microdiscectomy removes the herniated part of a lumbar disc that’s pressing on a spinal nerve root. It’s minimally invasive, done through a small incision, and most patients go home the same day. Leg pain relief tends to be immediate. Back pain and nerve...