Carpal tunnel syndrome: how to know if you suffer from it and how it is treated
Every everyday gesture, such as holding a cell phone, writing or peeling a fruit, can become annoying when the median nerve becomes trapped in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve is compressed inside the tunnel formed by the carpal bones and the transverse ligament, and its symptoms can seriously interfere with your […]
Everything you need to know about lumbar FORAMINOTOMY
Low back pain radiating down a leg, loss of strength when walking, or that persistent tingling sensation in the calf or foot, are not always due to a bad movement or “old age”. In many cases, the cause is clear: a nerve trapped in its natural exit from the spine. This compression of a nerve […]
Spinal cord injuries due to diving
Spinal cord injuries remain one of the most serious and dramatic consequences of poorly controlled aquatic activities. Every summer, neurosurgical and rehabilitation services across the country receive new cases of spinal cord injuries from reckless dives into beaches, pools and rivers. These serious injuries are, for the most part, preventable. However, overconfidence, lack of information […]
What is a cervical protrusion?
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Persistent neck pain is not something that should be normalized. Especially when accompanied by upper limb symptoms, such as weakness or numbness in one arm. These symptoms may be related to cervical protrusion, a fairly common disc disorder affecting the sub-axial spine (lower-middle neck), the most common being C5-C6 protrusion, which […]
Lumbar disc herniation: diagnosis and surgical treatment
Do you wake up every morning with a throbbing pain in your lower back that extends down your leg? At first, you probably think it is a temporary discomfort, perhaps caused by poor posture, a sport or work-related issues. However, over time, the pain becomes more persistent, to the point of limiting your movements and […]
Complete Guide to Preparing for Spine Surgery
If you are facing your first spine surgery, you may be concerned about the amount of information and questions about the procedure. As a neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgeryI have had the opportunity to help many patients prepare for this procedure, and I know how important it is to understand every step of the process. […]
When should Trigeminal Neuralgia be treated surgically?
Can you imagine living with such severe facial pain that everyday activities such as talking, chewing or brushing your teeth become unbearable? This is what people suffering from trigeminal neuralgia face. trigeminal neuralgiaA condition that can severely limit the quality of life. This article will explain when to treat it surgically and why acting early […]
Why is there a fear of spinal surgery?
Imagine getting up every day without that back pain that limits you at every step, without the fear of making a wrong move that makes things worse. Does it sound like a dream? The spinal neurosurgery could be the key to achieving that quality of life you so desire, but the very idea of surgery […]
Hydrocephalus: causes, symptoms and surgical treatment
Can you imagine that an excess of fluid in the brain could change everything? Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder that occurs when there is a disproportionate accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the cranial compartment. This fluid is essential for brain health: it protects the brain, cushions head trauma and transports vital nutrients. However, when […]
Epilepsy surgery: when and why consider it as a treatment option?
The epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by an alteration in the electrical activity of one or more parts of the brain. and affects millions of people worldwide. For many, the control of seizures by medication ( anticonvulsants or anticonvulsants) can be a challenge, leading to a decrease in their quality of life. In such […]
