To define what an arteriovenous malformation is, it is necessary to remember that our circulatory system is made up of blood vessels that carry blood ...
What is the treatment for hydrocephalus?
Cerebrospinal fluid is a water-like substance, it is produced by the tissues that line the ventricles of the brain, it flows through the spaces that s...
How to treat herniated disc disease?
Among the anatomical structures that make up the spinal column are soft tissues, called intervertebral discs, which fulfill the functions of articulat...
Seizures can be a symptom of cerebral bleeding
Seizures are electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, and levels of consciousness....
When to see a neurosurgeon?
Neurological diseases are conditions that modify the functions of the normal central nervous system (made up of the brain, spinal cord), peripheral, a...
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
The spinal column is a complex structure made up of bone, cartilage and nerves that, by connecting the brain with the rest of the body, allows us to m...
Causes and treatments for herniated disc
To understand, in simple terms, the disease we know as herniated disc, let's visualize three components of the spine: the vertebrae, the cushioning pa...
Low back pain and sciatic nerve: How to treat it?
A herniated disc, a bone spur in the spine, or a narrowing of the spine cause swelling, pain, and sometimes numbness in a leg....
How to detect cavernomas?
Cerebral cavernoma, also known as cavernous angioma, is a malformation of the blood vessels that can cause problems in the brain and spinal cord....
Spine surgery: In which cases does it apply?
Spinal injuries are very common health disorders, caused by accidents, overexertion, and poor posture....