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

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms that may occur if the ulnar nerve in your elbow ... Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms that may occur if the ulnar nerve in your

Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the inside of the ... What is cubital tunnel syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the ulnar nerve, which passes

type of surgery that treats problems of the brain and nerves. Endovascular neurosurgery is a ... Endovascular neurosurgery is a subspecialty of neurosurgery. It uses catheters and radiology ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

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

nerve can then be removed. There is usually enough disk remaining to cushion the vertebrae ... part of the disk outer wall and soft center that presses on the nerve can then be removed. There is ... Neurosurgery;herniated disk;back surgery;microdiskectomy;or1046a;82374;microdiscectomy

called the lamina. This takes pressure off nerves in the low back and helps reduce symptoms. A similar ... laminectomy is usually done to remove pressure from the spinal cord or the nerve roots. It can also be done to ... 82372;Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopaedics;Surgery;spine surgery;laminectomy;or1044a

hands and wrists. Elbows. Elbow problems often involve too much pressure on the ulnar nerve ... , such as on the arms of a wheelchair, can also damage the ulnar nerve. Shoulders. Impingement

above and below the pinched nerve. Removing part of the lamina is called a laminotomy. Taking out ... all the lamina is called a laminectomy. If there is no disk problem, the small opening made by this ... Neurosurgery;What Is Lumbar Microsurgery;lumbar microsurgery;or1045a;82373

The elbow is a hinge joint between the humerus bone in the upper arm and the radius and ulnar ... lower end of the humerus bone in the upper arm and the upper end of the radius and ulnar bones in the ... elbow anatomy;humerus bone;radius bone;ulnar bones;p07384

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... present all the time or come and go. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and

a healthcare provider who specializes in radiology, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, or ... feel an ache at the puncture sites for the next 24 to 48 hours. To ease this pain, use ice and pain

Thumb Skier’s thumb (sometimes called gamekeeper’s thumb) is an injury to the ulnar collateral ... nerve block. This numbs your arm during the surgery and for a time afterward. The surgeon makes

when the spinal nerves or spinal cord are severely compressed or the spine is severely misaligned. Your ... arrive at the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Be sure to follow all of your healthcare ... Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopedics;Spinal Fusion;spinal surgery;or1079a;82408

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Skier's thumb is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament. This ligament is at the base of ... thumb is an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament. This ligament is at the base of the thumb on the ... 90639;skier's thumb;ulnar collateral ligament;thumb injury;sports injury;fall injury;thumb pain;gamekeeper's thumb

*Nerve Block for Pain ... injecting pain-relieving medicine into the site of the affected nerve. Nerve Block for Pain The ... called anesthetic into the site of the affected nerve. This injection will block the pain signals the ... pain management;acute pain;chronic pain;epidural;nerve block;129

move more easily, and to reduce pain. During this surgery, certain spinal nerves that are causing ... tightness and spasms. The SDR procedure involves cutting some of the sensory nerves that send sensation

bones of the arm, the ulnar bone and the radius bone. Many muscles, ligaments, and sheaths can be ... treatments work  Carpal tunnel syndrome With this condition, the median nerve is squeezed or

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a