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  1. When to Consider a Second Opinion for NeurosurgeryA recommendation for brain or spine surgery can feel overwhelming, particularly when pain, weakness, numbness, or reduced mobility is already affecting…
  2. Managing blood clot risks after spinal surgerySpinal surgery has transformed the lives of countless Australians dealing with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or trauma-related injuries. Whether…
  3. How a Pain Journal Helps Your Neurosurgeon Understand Your SymptomsPain can be difficult to describe during a short medical appointment. A neurosurgeon may ask when it began, what makes it worse, whether it travels into an arm…
  4. How to Recognize the Symptoms of a Brain AbscessA brain abscess is a serious infection in which pus collects within brain tissue. It can develop when bacteria or fungi travel from another part of the body,…
  5. When Changes in Walking Signal a Neurological ProblemWalking is an everyday activity that depends on the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, joints and balance systems working together. A new limp, shorter…
  6. Facet Joint Injections: Uses, Benefits, And What To ExpectA facet joint injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to investigate and treat pain arising from the small joints at the back of the spine. These…
  7. Exploring Stem Cells In Spinal Cord RepairSpinal cord injury can change movement, sensation, bladder and bowel control, breathing, employment and family life in an instant. Stem cell research has…
  8. How Sleep Apnea Affects Recovery After NeurosurgerySleep disordered breathing is far more common than many patients realise, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sits quietly in the background of countless adults…
  9. Returning to sport after spine surgery: a practical guideSpine surgery can feel like a season-ending moment for active Australians, whether they run the Coogee to Bondi coastal track, play Saturday grade rugby, or…
  10. The Connection Between Vestibular Disorders and Brain FunctionBalance depends on a constant conversation between the inner ear, eyes, muscles, spinal cord and brain. When one part of this system sends confusing or delayed…