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*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... (pinch) the spinal cord or nerve roots. This can lead to conditions called cervical myelopathy and ... . All of this leads to the spinal canal becoming narrow. The spinal cord and nerve roots then become ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

, our emotions, our senses, and our movements. The brain, nerves, and spinal cord are all members of ... , nerves and spinal cord are all members of this important process. How much do you know about the ... nervous system; central nervous system; brain; spinal cord; nerves;

*Pain Spinal Cord Stimulator ... , and deep brain stimulation. Spinal cord stimulators consist of electrodes, or leads, placed in the ... legs or arms and conditions in which oxygen-rich blood flow is limited. Spinal cord stimulation can ... pain management;spinal cord stimulator;pain relief;126

information from the skin, bones, muscles, and organs back to the brain. An acute spinal cord injury ... dye is injected into the spinal fluid. X-rays are then taken of the spinal cord and nerves. The dye ... acute spinal cord injury;quadriplegia;paraplegia;spinal cord contusion;spinal cord transection;p02590

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... connect with nerves all over the body. The spinal cord is also protected by the meninges. This is a 3

*Spinal Cord Tumor ... . The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that goes from your brain to your lower back. It's covered ... tumor can cause problems, like pain and discomfort, because it pushes on the spinal cord or nerves. A ... spinal cord tumor;53

. Nerves carry messages between the bladder and the spinal cord and brain. The messages tell the bladder ... bladder, the nerves that carry messages back and forth between the bladder and the spinal cord and brain

nerve and muscle control in the body Using new medicines, procedures, or surgery to treat ... make advances and improve treatment of SCI. Research for Spinal Cord Injury Like many people ... 41203;research for spinal cord injury;research for SCI

just below the kneecap. That causes a signal to travel along a nerve to your spinal cord. There a ... located in the spinal cord. But some are in the motor centers of your brain. They work to protect your ... 562;reflexes;reaction and reflexes;brain and reflexes

depends on the size and location of the ruptured disk. What We Have Learned Your spinal cord passes ... each other and provide support and protection for your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is a column of

Neurological surgery is used to treat disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. The ... vessels in the brain and spinal cord Issues with the pituitary gland, such as prolactinomas

bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your brain to your muscles and other soft ... between the vertebrae and out to your muscles. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from

to treat spinal problems. These include fractures, tumors, compressed nerves, and other conditions ... type of surgery that treats problems of the brain and nerves. Endovascular neurosurgery is a ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

Spinal Cord Injury: Pain Management ... and the nervous system. Treating this pain is important. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI ... , stabbing pain. Pain from the spinal cord or brain. This is felt below the level of injury ... 41197;spinal cord injury (SCI): managing pain;SCI, managing pain;spinal cord injury, managing pain

muscles and nerves of the urinary system work together to hold urine in the bladder and then release it ... at the right time. Nerves carry messages from the bladder to the brain. And they carry messages from

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves, resulting ... , they form a canal that protects and supports the spinal cord. Nerves, called nerve roots, branch ... spinal stenosis; low back pain; back pain; spine; spinal cord; spinal canal; osteoarthritis; herniated disk; rheumatoid arthritis

. About the spinal cord Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs from the base of your brain to ... your lower back. The spinal nerves run off either side of it. Your spinal cord is surrounded and ... 90423;Thoracic Epidural Injection;pain management;pain relief;spinal cord;disk herniation;spinal stenosis;post-surgery spine syndrome;spinal nerve injury

consists of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system. This consists of the peripheral ... nerves and the autonomic nerves. The main organs of the nervous system include: Brain

unrelated conditions can cause neurogenic bowel disorder. A spinal cord injury or a nerve disease like ... is seen when the nerve injury is in the brain or the spinal cord. A reflex bowel problem is also

many different causes. It is often caused by nerve, spinal cord, or brain irritation or damage. It ... an implanted spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator.  When to worry Most often, pins and ... pins and needles;limb falls asleep;paresthesia