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type of surgery that treats problems of the brain and nerves. Endovascular neurosurgery is a ... bulging area. It may also be closed with a clip. Minimally invasive spine surgery. This is done ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

*Neuro Disorders, Surgery ... Neurological Disorders, Surgery ... Neurological surgery is used to treat disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. The ... spinal cord and spine Issues with nerves, like carpal tunnel or trapped ulnar nerve Problems with ... neurological surgery;neurosurgery;p00796

Understanding Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy ... . Minimally invasive surgery may lead to less pain and faster recovery. But not all surgery centers can ... provide cushioning and support. Large nerves called nerve roots lead from the spinal cord through ... bulging disk;348;lumbar discectomy;minimally invasive

*Discectomy Lumbar Min Invasive ... surgery, and faster recovery. Understanding Minimally Invasive Lumbar Diskectomy Lumbar ... cushioning and support. Large nerves called nerve roots lead from the spinal cord through small holes ... 90415;Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy;spine surgery;orthopaedics;orthopedic surgeon;herniated disk;bulging disk;back pain

laminectomy is usually done to remove pressure from the spinal cord or the nerve roots. It can also be done to ... the bones that make up the spine. Laminectomy is a surgery that removes the part of the vertebra ... 82372;Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopaedics;Surgery;spine surgery;laminectomy;or1044a

site. One side effect of all spinal fusion surgeries is decreased flexibility of your spine ... fusion surgery. Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion What is minimally invasive spinal fusion ... 349;spinal surgery;minimally invasive;spinal fusion

Surgery Spine Minimally Invasive ... other tissues. Understanding Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Minimally invasive ... minimally invasive spine surgery is done Your healthcare provider may advise spine surgery if you have ... Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery;MISS;lumbar discectomy;laminectomy;spinal fusion;herniated disk ... infection;90417;endoscopic spinal surgery;endoscopic spine surgery

Laminotomy is a surgery that takes out a small amount of bone from the spine. This takes ... pressure off nerves in the low back, which eases symptoms. Laminotomy Laminotomy is a surgery ... Neurosurgery;laminotomy;spinal surgery;or1043a;82371

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). It ... . Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery What is minimally invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine ... 135, 350;MISS;spine;backbone;endoscopic spine surgery

fusion in several ways. TLIF is a minimally invasive surgery. This means it uses smaller cuts (incisions ... ) than other kinds of surgery. The muscles of your spine are not cut. This may help you to heal ... 90247;Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion;TLIF;orthopedics;spine surgery;spinal fusion;vertebrae repair;degenerative disk disease treatment

Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surg Ch ... . This may lead to less pain after surgery, and faster recovery. Understanding Minimally Invasive ... abnormal curve of the spine known as scoliosis. Minimally invasive surgery uses 2 or more small cuts ... 90416;Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery;scoliosis;spine;bracing;scoliosis treatment;spinal surgery;neurology;orthopaedics

*Spinal Fusion ... when the spinal nerves or spinal cord are severely compressed or the spine is severely misaligned. Your ... During spinal fusion, your surgeon locks together, or fuses, certain bones in your spine that ... Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopedics;Spinal Fusion;spinal surgery;or1079a;82408

rhizotomy (SDR) is a type of spine surgery that’s done to reduce muscle tightness and spasms in the legs of ... move more easily, and to reduce pain. During this surgery, certain spinal nerves that are causing ... SDR;cerebral palsy;spine surgery;CP;241

*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... cord is tube-shaped and extends from the brain all the way down to the top of the lumbar spine, or ... the lower region of the spine. Branching off from the spinal cord are sensory and motor nerves called ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

*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

Brain Tumors: Your Healthcare Team and Common Terms ... *Brain Tumors Team Common Terms ... means dead tissue. Nervous system.  This is the brain and spinal cord, and the nerves ... diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Neuro ... 83350;Brain Tumors: Team Members and Commons Terms;common terms, brain tumors;healthcare team, brain tumors

each other and provide support and protection for your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is a column of ... , also called nerve roots, leading from the spinal cord to different parts of the body. The space ... cervical disk rupture; bulging disk; herniated disk; back pain; spine

surgeon or neurosurgeon. The surgery can be done in several ways. XLIF is a minimally invasive surgery ... tissues to the spine. It then holds muscle and tissue aside and lets the surgeon see the spine. The ... 90242;Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion;XLIF;degenerative disk disease treatment;scoliosis treatment;spinal stenosis treatment;spondylolisthesis treatment

body. Nerves spread out from the spinal cord. They send and receive this information. They exit the ... foramen and compress the nerve leaving the spinal cord. Conditions that can cause spinal stenosis

other tissues. Having Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Minimally invasive spine surgery ... therapy after the surgery. This is to help strengthen muscles around the spine and help you recover. Your ... Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery;MISS;lumbar discectomy;laminectomy;spinal fusion;herniated disk ... ;spinal stenosis;scoliosis;spinal instability;spondylolysis;broken vertebra;spinal tumor;spinal infection;90549