What Is Mesial Temporal Sclerosis and Can It Be Cured?
Mesial temporal sclerosis is scarring in the temporal lobe. The hippocampus, specifically, deep inside. It’s the commonest reason temporal lobe epilepsy stops responding to medication. And yes, in the way that counts, it can be cured. The scar won’t melt...
When Does Syringomyelia Actually Need Surgery?
Syringomyelia needs surgery when the cyst inside the spinal cord is growing, or when the symptoms keep getting worse. A small one that causes nothing usually gets watched, not cut. And here’s what most people miss: the surgery rarely targets the cyst itself. It...
Minimally Invasive vs Open Spine Surgery: What’s Better?
Neither is simply better, the right choice depends on what’s being treated and how complex it is. Minimally invasive surgery uses small incisions and causes less muscle damage, so recovery is faster and pain is lower. Open surgery gives wider access, which...