The spine comprises a series of bones called vertebrae separated by discs. A prolapsed disc or herniated disc occurs when a disc is injured or deteriorates due to disease or aging. Exercise, precautions, and lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of this condition. Continue reading this article to know more about DiscProlapse . What Is Disc Prolap…
Read moreThe reopening of your spinal canal, which is the channel in your backbone that houses your spinal cord and other nerves, is aided by lumbar canal stenosis surgery. When the space in the canal narrows due to arthritis, bone spurs, or other issues, a doctor performs the surgery. Nerves can be pinched or squeezed due to this. It usually affects people in their…
Read moreSacral Tumor or Chordomas are rare malignant tumors of the spine and skull. Approximately one in a million people are affected by these tumors every year. It is worth highlighting that 1% to 4% of all primary bone tumors are chordomas. Chordomas grow slowly in most cases. They are commonly found in the anterior part of the spine or at the skull base. Howeve…
Read moreScoliosis is a spine curvature disorder that most commonly affects adolescents. It can develop in people who have cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, but the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown. Scoliosis is usually mild and can be treated with specific exercises and stretches, avoiding the need for surgery. So, if you are having trouble managing…
Read moreCervical Myelopathy is caused by spinal cord compression at the cervical level, resulting in spasticity, hyperreflexia, digit/hand clumsiness, and gait disturbances. The primary reason behind Cervical Myelopathy is the pressure on the anterior spinal cord with ischaemia due to deformation of the cord by anterior herniated discs, spondylotic spurs, an ossifi…
Read moreIn humans, the vertebrae are arranged from top to bottom as follows: Cervical spine: 7 vertebrae (C1-C7) Thoracic spine: 12 vertebrae (T1–T12) Lumbar spine: 5 vertebrae (L1–L5) The C1 (atlas) and C2 (axial) are located at the top of the spine, just below the skull. The ligaments and blood vessels that pass from the spine to the brain are clustered together …
Read moreA healthy human being must have a healthy nervous system as even a minor problem in the nervous system can ruin the balance of our body and can lead us to death. That's why visiting a worthy neurosurgeon is essential when you face any problem related to the nervous system. Dr. Promod Chaurasia is one of the top neurosurgeons in India who is skilled i…
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