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GBM is a type of brain tumor known as a glioma. It starts in glial cells, which help keep the nerve ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes

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

treatments. Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia gravis, or MG, is a type of autoimmune disease. It stops nerve ... between nerves and muscles. The nerves then can’t get signals to the muscles they control, so the muscles

movement of these bones. It also eases the pressure on your spinal cord, nerve roots, or both. It ... discharge instructions for cervical fusion;orthopaedics;neurosurgery;86306;cervical fusion

thumb may be small or not present at all. Ulnar longitudinal deficiency. This is less common ... than a radial longitudinal deficiency. The bone in the forearm on the side of the little finger (ulnar ... hand deformity;congenital hand deformity;radial clubhand;ulnar clubhand;simple syndactyly;complex

neuropathy, also called nerve damage, and poor circulation; both directly affecting the health of your ... skin and feet. Your nerves allow you to move and feel. Damage to your nerves may cause: tingling ... amputation;foot;nerves;neuropathy;pain;skin;toe;WN01711_eng

damage the eye's major nerve. All types of glaucoma can cause vision loss and blindness. To understand ... lines the inside of your eye. It sends signals to your optic nerve, which carries them to your

Radiculopathy, commonly called pinched nerve, often occurs in the low back. Pinched Nerve ... What is a pinched nerve? Your spine is made of many bones called vertebrae. Your spinal cord runs

Nerve Problems ... Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar (glucose ... ) can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply your nerves, especially in the legs and feet

the protective covering of nerve fibers, which leads to multiple physical problems. In this video ... immune system reacts abnormally. When you have MS, it attacks the nerves in your brain and spine ... V1013; central nervous system; nerve fibers; myelin; numbness; tingling

Abducens Nerve Palsy ... Sixth nerve palsy occurs when the sixth cranial nerve is damaged or doesn't work right. It's ... also known as the abducens nerve. This condition causes problems with eye movement. Sixth ... 584;sixth cranial nerve;abducens nerve palsy

Electroneurography, EneG, Nerve Conduction Studies ... A nerve conduction velocity test measures how fast electrical impulses move through your ... nerves. The test is used to identify nerve damage. Nerve Conduction Velocity What is a nerve ... Nerve Conduction Velocity;p07657

The fourth cranial nerve controls the actions of one of the external eye muscles. It can be ... damaged by disease or injury. The condition usually affects only one eye. Fourth Nerve Palsy ... 619;Fourth Nerve Palsy

*Sixth Nerve Palsy ... Abducens Nerve Palsy ... Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the ... sixth cranial nerve, also called the sixth nerve. Understanding Sixth Nerve Palsy Sixth nerve ... Sixth Nerve Palsy;sixth cranial nerve;abducens nerve;Abducens Nerve Palsy;Cranial mononeuropathy VI

*Sixth Nerve Palsy Ch ... Abducens Nerve Palsy ... Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the ... sixth cranial nerve. The nerve is also known as the abducens nerve. In some cases sixth nerve ... Sixth Nerve Palsy;sixth cranial nerve;abducens nerve;congenital condition;skull fracture;brain ... tumor;meningitis;Cranial mononeuropathy VI;Abducens Nerve Palsy;90433

Nerve Block, Sympathetic ... This therapy targets the sympathetic nervous system, a series of nerves that spread out from ... . Sympathetic Nerve Blocks for Pain What is a sympathetic nerve block? A sympathetic nerve block helps ... pain control;pain management;nerve block;chronic pain;complex regional pain syndrome;54

Cranial Nerve Palsies ... Cranial neuropathy is a disorder that causes nerve damage in the nerves that arise from the ... . Cranial Neuropathies What are cranial neuropathies? Nerves power your entire body. But

have training in neurology, medical oncology, neurosurgery, pathology, or radiology ... . Neurosurgeon.  This is a surgeon who operates on the brain, spine, and nerves.  Nurse.  This is a

cord, and the nerves from these areas. There are many aspects of this exam. They include an ... will be tested. Reflexes Functioning of the nerves The extent of the exam depends on many

nervous system consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves from these areas, as well as the ... awareness and interaction with the environment) Reflexes Nerve function The extent of the exam