Sciatica: When Is Surgery Needed Instead of Physiotherapy?
Most sciatica never needs surgery. Physiotherapy, time and pain relief settle the large majority within a few weeks. Surgery steps in when the nerve is in real trouble, spreading weakness, a dropping foot, or pain that simply won’t quit despite proper...
Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Really Work for Chronic Back Pain?
For the right patient, yes. Spinal cord stimulation can cut chronic back and leg pain by half or more. It isn’t magic, and it isn’t for everyone. A small implanted device sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord and scrambles the pain signals before...
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...