Can Brain Surgery Cause Memory Loss Permanently?
Brain surgery can lead to permanent memory loss, though this represents a less common outcome of the procedure. Most memory changes settle within weeks to months as post-operative swelling subsides and the brain finds its footing again. Permanent impairment becomes...
DBS vs Focused Ultrasound: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound depends on the tremor’s severity, which side needs treating, and how the patient weighs surgical risk against the trade-offs of each approach. DBS implants electrodes connected to a programmable...
Exercises to Relieve Trigeminal Neuralgia
TL;DR Failed cervical fusion happens when the neck bones don’t heal solidly after surgery. Warning signs include returning neck or arm pain, new numbness or weakness, clicking sounds, and hardware discomfort. Causes range from non-union to adjacent segment...