Tag: spinal injury

When Is Spinal Fusion Necessary? What Patients Should Know Understanding Spinal Fusion Spinal fusion is a surgical method used to connect two or more vertebrae so they heal into a single, solid unit. This technique helps stabilise the spine, reduce pain, and improve overall mobility in patients suffering from certain spinal conditions. While surgery is… Continue reading When Is Spinal Fusion Necessary? What Patients Should Know

Understanding Brain Tumours: Are They All Cancerous? Every year, World Brain Tumour Day reminds us to demystify these complex conditions. A common question arises: Are all brain tumours cancerous? The answer is no, and understanding this distinction is vital for reducing fear and promoting timely care. Let’s explore what brain tumours are, their types, symptoms,… Continue reading Understanding Brain Tumours: Are They All Cancerous?

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Less Invasive Option for Complex Conditions What Is Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery? Operating near the skull base, which lies beneath the brain and around the nasal and eye areas, requires extreme precision due to the tight space and presence of vital structures. With recent advancements, many of these conditions can… Continue reading Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Less Invasive Option for Complex Conditions

Understanding Chiari Malformation and When Surgery Helps What Is Chiari Malformation? Chiari Malformation is a condition where part of the brain, specifically the cerebellum, extends into the upper part of the spinal canal due to limited space in the skull. This happens when the skull is unusually small or misshapen, leaving less room for the… Continue reading Understanding Chiari Malformation and When Surgery Helps

Understanding Keyhole Brain Surgery: Benefits and Recovery What Is Keyhole Brain Surgery? Modern neurosurgery has advanced in ways that now allow doctors to treat serious brain conditions with far less trauma. One of the most promising methods is keyhole brain surgery, a form of minimally invasive brain surgery that uses small openings and highly precise… Continue reading Understanding Keyhole Brain Surgery: Benefits and Recovery

What Causes Brain Tumours? Understanding Risks and Prevention When it comes to brain tumours, one of the most common questions is: What causes them? The truth is, for most people, the exact cause of a brain tumour is unknown. However, researchers have identified several risk factors and possible contributors that may increase the chance of… Continue reading What Causes Brain Tumours? Understanding Risks and Prevention

How Gut Health Influences Brain Inflammation and Neurological Disorders Over the past decade, researchers have increasingly recognised a powerful connection between the gut and the brain. This relationship, known as the gut-brain axis, plays a key role in how our digestive system affects neurological health. An unhealthy gut can lead to chronic brain inflammation and… Continue reading How Gut Health Influences Brain Inflammation and Neurological Disorders

Can Music Therapy Help in Neurological Healing? Music therapy has rapidly gained recognition as a scientifically backed, non-invasive intervention in the field of neurological rehabilitation. With growing evidence from neuroscience and clinical studies, this therapy is now seen as a valuable tool for aiding recovery in patients with neurological disorders such as stroke, traumatic brain… Continue reading Can Music Therapy Help in Neurological Healing?

The Mystery of Phantom Pain: Why Does the Brain Feel Pain from Missing Limbs? Have you ever heard of someone feeling pain in a body part that no longer exists? This strange feeling is called phantom pain. It’s when a person who has lost a hand, leg, or any other body part still feels as… Continue reading The Mystery of Phantom Pain: Why Does the Brain Feel Pain from Missing Limbs?

Why Do Some People Develop Hunchbacks? Have you ever seen someone whose upper back is curved forward, almost like a hump? This is often called a hunchback. The medical word for it is kyphosis. It happens when the spine, especially the upper part, bends forward more than it should. In this blog, Dr. Jayesh explains… Continue reading Why Do Some People Develop Hunchbacks?