Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a Neurosurgical condition wherein there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, acting as a protective cushion and providing nutrients to the nervous system. It is produced in the brain’s ventricles and normally circulates through
Cerebral Aneurysm: A Ticking Time bomb!
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of an artery in the brain. This weak spot over a period of time bulges and is a potential risk of rupture. The brain hemorrhage so produced is known as subarachnoid hemorrhage. This condition is a Neurosurgical Emergency and can result in severe consequences, including
Spine Surgery – FAQs
What does a spine specialist do? Spine specialist is a surgeon, who is trained in treating spine related disorders. These surgeons are best in deciding requirement of medical and surgical intervention on the spine. What is spine surgery? Any procedure on spine which is aimed at relieving pain and preventing neurological problems are collectively known
The Curse of Black Fungus!
The pandemic era of COVID has opened arenas for multiple epidemics; the epidemic of black fungus adds to the misery. All over the world, people are losing battle to COVID infection and if conquered, another battle to be fought – the battle with black fungus. Black Fungus as better known as Mucormycosis in scientific community
How To find a Neurosurgeon/Neurologist in vicinity?
During the times of pandemic, the patients are affected in multiple ways. In addition to getting affected at all aspects of life, there is a group of patients affected by COVID itself; another group by Non-COVID diseases. And both are affected by non availability of neurologist or neurosurgeon to consult in a hospital. All hospitals
Post COVID Stress Symptoms – Don’t Ignore!
COVID – 19 has been a challenge for everyone on this planet. It has claimed many lives and continues to do so. Of the many destructive effects on human body, nervous system is the first to be affected by this disease. Even before fever and breathlessness, loss of smell sensation and taste sensation signify the
Guidelines to resume daily activities after spine surgery
Surgery on spine is essential in restoring lifestyle. Appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation is equally important as a rightly chosen surgical procedure. Most often the patients are unaware of approximate timeline or resuming the activities of daily living. Following can be considered as approximate timeline for the same. Discussion with your spine surgeon is necessary before
Lumbar spine injuries can be devastating
This 40 years old gentleman comes with fall from height of about 3rd floor. Soon after he hit the ground, he was not able to move his legs and was not able to pass urine. He was evaluated and was found to have fracture of his spine involving second vertebra in lumbar region. Emergency surgery