A spinal fusion is a type of surgery that is performed to correct problems with the bones and tissues of the spine. The surgery involves fusing 2 or more vertebrae into a single unit. Once bonded, they are unable to move as they once did. The intention is to stop...
When it comes to managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has taken the place of other standard treatments. Although it isn’t a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and can’t stop its underlying progression, it is used to lessen or...
A seizure is a short spell of abnormally high brain electrical activity resulting in convulsions (twitching, jerking, or fits), staring into space, stiffening muscles, or losing consciousness. Although seizures usually only last a few minutes, they can be terrifying...
Most of the time, you can manage lower back discomfort without surgery. But occasionally, back surgery is a realistic or required choice to address severe nerve compression or musculoskeletal injuries. When you learn that you need spinal surgery, you might experience...
A stroke happens when a portion of your brain’s blood flow is blocked or diminished, depriving it of essential oxygen and nutrients. This could be the result of a blood vessel bursting or becoming clogged. The brain cells start to degenerate within minutes due to a...
