Why Bone Density Matters Before Spinal FusionSpinal fusion can stabilise an unstable segment, relieve pressure on nerves and correct painful deformity. The operation depends on a solid connection between…
When to consider surgery for a pituitary adenomaA pituitary adenoma is a growth in the pituitary gland, a small hormone-control centre behind the eyes. Most are non-cancerous and are found incidentally…
Coping with phantom limb pain after amputationPhantom limb pain is the burning, aching, cramping, tingling or “electric” feeling that some people experience in a limb after amputation. It may begin…
How Posture Influences Cervical Disc HealthPosture cannot be separated from the rest of cervical disc health. The cervical discs are fibrocartilaginous joints between the neck vertebrae; they support…
The Role of Physical Therapy After CraniotomyA craniotomy is a major operation in which part of the skull is temporarily removed to give a surgeon access to the brain. Recovery varies widely according to…
Warning Signs of a Spinal Epidural AbscessA spinal epidural abscess is a pocket of infection and pus that develops between the protective covering of the spinal cord and the bones of the spine.…