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*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... (pinch) the spinal cord or nerve roots. This can lead to conditions called cervical myelopathy and ... Made up of bundles of nerves, the spinal cord carries signals from your body to your brain ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

*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

. 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

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

*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

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

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... correct answer is The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system (the brain is the other

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

, 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;

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 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

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

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

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 Cord Disease ... nervous system. It relays messages between the brain and body. Problems with the spinal cord can cause ... Spinal cord disease can cause a loss of sensation and movement. Learn more about resources ... 41207;understanding spinal cord disease;spinal cord disease;spinal stenosis

parts of the brain and spinal cord. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. In most cases, the problem ... treatment. These include experts in brain and spinal cord problems (neurologists and neurosurgeons

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

the spinal cord. You may have constipation. Signals between the colon and the brain are disrupted ... waste is stored before it leaves the body. A spinal cord injury or a nerve disease may damage the ... Neurogenic Bowel;bowel function;spinal cord injury;nerve disease;constipation;bowel accident