What is cervical myelopathy and when does it need urgent surgery?
Cervical myelopathy is spinal cord compression in the neck, usually from degenerative wear like arthritis, slipped discs, or thickened ligaments pressing on the cord. Symptoms build slowly at first. Hand clumsiness, trouble walking, numbness creeping into arms or...
Can DBS Treat OCD or Tourette’s Syndrome?
Yes, deep brain stimulation can treat severe, treatment-resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. DBS works like a pacemaker for the brain, sending controlled electrical pulses to calm down abnormal circuit activity. It’s only on the...
What is stereotactic brain biopsy and when is it required?
A stereotactic brain biopsy is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure that uses 3D imaging from CT or MRI scans and computer-guided navigation to pass a thin needle through a small skull opening and sample tissue from deep-seated or hard-to-reach brain lesions....