Neurotrauma Surgery: What It Is, When It Is Needed, and What to Expect?
Neurotrauma refers to sudden, traumatic damage to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves injuries that can occur in seconds but leave consequences that last years. Road accidents, falls, sports collisions, and industrial incidents are among the most common causes seen in...
What Is Cortical Mapping in Awake Brain Surgery?
Cortical mapping identifies which brain areas control speech, movement, sensation and memory before tissue is removed during surgery. A small electrical current stimulates the brain’s surface while the patient performs simple tasks, and any disruption marks a...
Cubital Tunnel vs Carpal Tunnel: What Is the Difference?
Cubital tunnel compresses the ulnar nerve at the elbow, affecting the ring and little fingers and worsening with prolonged elbow bending. Carpal tunnel compresses the median nerve at the wrist, affecting the thumb, index and middle fingers and flaring with repetitive...