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Neurological Disorders, Surgery ... 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 ... neurological surgery;neurosurgery;p00796

(lamina). This helps relieve compression of the spinal cord or the nerve roots that may be ... of the vertebral bone (lamina). This helps ease pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots that

system (consisting of the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (consisting of all ... muscles and glands In addition to the brain and spinal cord, principal organs of the nervous system ... Anatomy Nervous System, Anatomy Brain, Neurological Diagnostic Tests, Brain Tumors, Neurological ... Congenital Disorders, Neurological Hereditary Disorders, Neurological Disorders Newborn, Headaches

conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurosurgeon.  This is a healthcare provider ... who treats the brain and spinal cord. Ophthalmologist.  This is a healthcare provider who

degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. It is often referred to as Lou Gehrig ... degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. ALS affects voluntary control of arms and ... Lou Gehrig disease;Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis;ALS;P00771;neurological disorder

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

neurological exam to see if any parts of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and related ... support the head and help protect the spinal cord. A neck fracture may be a minor hairline crack, or ... Neck fracture;cervical fracture;spinal cord;vertebrae;61110

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... connect with nerves all over the body. The spinal cord is also protected by the meninges. This is a 3

Newborn Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a fluid that circulates through the brain and spinal cord ... the opening between your baby's ventricle and spinal cord is partially blocked. The blockage is often ... 88215;treatment for hydrocephalus in the newborn;cerebrospinal fluid;csf;brain;ventricles;causes of ... hydrocephalus;treating hydrocephalus;procedures to treat hydrocephalus;spinal tap;ventricular tap

type of surgery that treats problems of the brain and nerves. Endovascular neurosurgery is a ... to treat spinal problems. These include fractures, tumors, compressed nerves, and other conditions ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... . All of this leads to the spinal canal becoming narrow. The spinal cord and nerve roots then become ... 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

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

conditions, such as spinal cord injuries. RTs work in many rehab (rehabilitation) settings. These ... Respiratory therapists help treat and restore function for people with airway and breathing ... rehabilitation;rehab;respiratory therapist;p01177

Spinal Cord Injury: Pain Management ... and the nervous system. Treating this pain is important. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI ... , stabbing pain. Pain from the spinal cord or brain. This is felt below the level of injury ... 41197;spinal cord injury (SCI): managing pain;SCI, managing pain;spinal cord injury, managing pain

Spinal Cord Injury Upper Limb Care ... rest of your body. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Upper Limb Care For people with a spinal cord ... and pressure relief. Over time, these actions can strain the upper limbs. Muscles, bones, and joints ... 41185;Spinal cord injury (SCI): upper limb care;spinal cord injury, upper limb care;SCI, upper limb care

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

Neurological Tests, Overview ... , including the brain, bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays ... studies evaluate and diagnose disorders of the nerves, muscles, and motor neurons. Electrodes are ... Neurological Diagnostic Tests;Electroencephalogram;EEG;Spinal Tap;Lumbar Puncture;Neurological Examination;p02597

provide cushioning and support. Large nerves called nerve roots leave the spinal cord through small ... body. The signals are sent to and from your brain through the spinal cord. In some people, the ... 90373;Foraminotomy;neurology;orthopedics;pain management;vertebrae;vertebra;spinal cord;spinal

MS and Pregnancy ... the brain and spinal cord. MS is unpredictable. The symptoms of MS can range from mild to disabling ... illness, you may have any or all of these symptoms: Muscle weakness in the arms and legs

What do Orthotists and Prosthetists Do? ... parts have been weakened by injury, disease, or disorders of the nerves, muscles, or bones. An ... is used to stabilize the neck. It also prevents more damage to the spinal cord after injury ... rehabilitation;rehab;orthotist;prosthetist;P01166