Brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the shoulder that carries movements and sensory signals from the spinal cord to the arms and hands. Injuries occur following trauma to the neck. They can cause pain, weakness and numbness in the arm and hand. Most people with minor brachial plexus injuries recover 90-100%of the normal function of their arms. Surgery is often required in severe brachial plexus injuries.
Epilepsy (seizure disorder) is a common condition affecting about 1 in 100 people, amounting to roughly 1% of world’s population. It consists of a group of neurological disorders causing seizures, triggered by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Epilepsy is very common in newborns and in the elderly, but every age group is affected.
Recent advances is surgical techniques have improved brain tumor treatment.
Neuro radiology plays an important role in the diagnosis of brain tumors. Important among them are CT scan and MRI. MR imaging is superior to CT in diagnosis of brain tumor.
No. All brain tumors are not cancers. A common brain tumor called meningioma is benign. These arise from coverings of the brain and start compressing the brain as they grow. These can be surgically removed completely with a very good cure.
PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC LUMBAR DISCECTOMY (PELD)
What is PELD?
PELD is a typically minimally invasive spine surgery for lumbar disc prolapse.
Changes in life are common in this world. One adapts to it by adjustment. Some changes can be exciting and some may be challenging.
Having a spinal cord injury (SCI) is no doubt a new and a challenging situation. Every aspect of one’s life is affected and it is very hard to get adjusted with SCI.
PROBLEMS FOLLOWING HEAD INJURIES
There are three types of problems that can occur after head injuries.
1.Physical
2.Cognitive
3.Emotional/Behavioral
September 5th is World Spinal Cord Injury Day
International spinal cord society has decided to observe world spinal cord injury day on 5th September every year. This is to create awareness amongst the general public. This awareness will facilitate an inclusive life for persons with disability and ensure greater chance of success of prevention programs.
Dr. Sai Sudarsan
Apollo Clinics
Mahal Residency
Opp SAD Hospital
Bariatu.
India
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