What is hemispherectomy and which children need this rare surgery?
A hemispherectomy is a rare neurosurgical procedure where one half of the brain is removed or disconnected to treat severe, drug-resistant epilepsy. It’s performed on children whose seizures originate from one damaged hemisphere, allowing the healthy side to...
Life Expectancy After Spinal Fusion
Life expectancy after spinal fusion is one of the first questions patients ask before agreeing to surgery. The procedure stabilises the spine by joining two or more vertebrae, and concerns about its long-term impact on overall lifespan are entirely understandable. The...
Warning Signs of a Seizure in Adults
Warning signs of a seizure in adults are often subtle and easy to dismiss. They may appear minutes, hours, or even days before the seizure itself, and recognising them early can prevent injury, guide accurate diagnosis, and help control future episodes. Seizures in...
Who Can Go For Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation is a neuromodulation option for chronic, severe neuropathic pain that has stopped responding to medication, physiotherapy, or nerve blocks. The strongest results show up in patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain...