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Ablative brain surgery
Ablative brain surgery (also known as brain lesioning) is the surgical ablation by various methods of brain tissue to treat neurological or psychological disorders.
Ablative brain surgery (also known as brain lesioning) is the surgical ablation by various methods of brain tissue to treat neurological or psychological disorders.
Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care
Anaesthesia, Trauma and Critical Care (ATACC) is an international trauma organisation.
Anaesthesia, Trauma and Critical Care (ATACC) is an international trauma organisation.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure to treat nerve root or spinal cord compression by decompressing the spinal cord and nerve roots of the cervical spine in or...
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure to treat nerve root or spinal cord compression by decompressing the spinal cord and nerve roots of the cervical spine in or...
Anterior temporal lobectomy
Anterior temporal lobectomy is the complete removal of the anterior portion of the temporal lobe of the brain.
Anterior temporal lobectomy is the complete removal of the anterior portion of the temporal lobe of the brain.
Atypical trigeminal neuralgia
Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (ATN), or Type 2 Trigeminal Neuralgia, is a rare form of Trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve.
Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (ATN), or Type 2 Trigeminal Neuralgia, is a rare form of Trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve.
Auditory brainstem implant
An Auditory Brain Stem Implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, due to sensorineural hearing impairment.
An Auditory Brain Stem Implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, due to sensorineural hearing impairment.
Bilateral cingulotomy
Bilateral cingulotomy is a form of psychosurgery, introduced in 1948 as an alternative to lobotomy.
Bilateral cingulotomy is a form of psychosurgery, introduced in 1948 as an alternative to lobotomy.
Boron neutron capture therapy
Boron neutron capture therapy is an experimental form of radiotherapy that uses a neutron beam that interacts with boron injected into a patient.
Boron neutron capture therapy is an experimental form of radiotherapy that uses a neutron beam that interacts with boron injected into a patient.
Brain biopsy
Brain biopsy is the removal of a small piece of brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain.
Brain biopsy is the removal of a small piece of brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain.
Brain damage
"Brain damage" or "brain injury" (BI) is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells.
"Brain damage" or "brain injury" (BI) is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells.
Brain mapping
Brain mapping is a set of neuroscience techniques predicated on the mapping of (biological) quantities or properties onto spatial representations of the (human or non-human) brain resulting in maps.
Brain mapping is a set of neuroscience techniques predicated on the mapping of (biological) quantities or properties onto spatial representations of the (human or non-human) brain resulting in maps.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
The British Journal of Neurosurgery is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original research and review articles on the clinical aspects of neurosurgery and neurology.
The British Journal of Neurosurgery is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original research and review articles on the clinical aspects of neurosurgery and neurology.
Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used to prevent stroke, by correcting stenosis (narrowing) in the common carotid artery.
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used to prevent stroke, by correcting stenosis (narrowing) in the common carotid artery.
Carotid stenting
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an endovascular, catheter-based procedure which unblocks narrowings of the carotid artery lumen to prevent a stroke.
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an endovascular, catheter-based procedure which unblocks narrowings of the carotid artery lumen to prevent a stroke.
Cerebral aneurysm
A cerebral or brain aneurysm is a cerebrovascular disorder in which weakness in the wall of a cerebral artery or vein causes a localized dilation or ballooning of the blood vessel.
A cerebral or brain aneurysm is a cerebrovascular disorder in which weakness in the wall of a cerebral artery or vein causes a localized dilation or ballooning of the blood vessel.
Cerebral angiography
Cerebral angiography is a form of angiography which provides images of blood vessels in and around the brain, thereby allowing detection of abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and ...
Cerebral angiography is a form of angiography which provides images of blood vessels in and around the brain, thereby allowing detection of abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and ...
Cerebral arteriovenous malformation
A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins in the brain.
A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins in the brain.
Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome
Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome (CSWS) is a rare endocrine condition featuring hyponatremia (low blood sodium concentration) and dehydration in response to trauma/injury or the presence of ...
Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome (CSWS) is a rare endocrine condition featuring hyponatremia (low blood sodium concentration) and dehydration in response to trauma/injury or the presence of ...
Cerebral ventriculography
Cerebral ventriculography is a medical procedure developed by Walter Dandy, and designed to enable visualization of structures inside the skull.
Cerebral ventriculography is a medical procedure developed by Walter Dandy, and designed to enable visualization of structures inside the skull.
Clipping (medicine)
Clipping is a surgical procedure performed to treat an aneurysm.
Clipping is a surgical procedure performed to treat an aneurysm.
Computer-assisted surgery
Computer assisted surgery represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for presurgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions.
Computer assisted surgery represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for presurgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions.
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is a professional body representing neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, medical students, and allied health professionals.
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is a professional body representing neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Cordotomy
Cordotomy (or chordotomy) is a surgical procedure that disables selected pain-conducting tracts in the spinal cord, in order to achieve loss of pain and temperature perception.
Cordotomy (or chordotomy) is a surgical procedure that disables selected pain-conducting tracts in the spinal cord, in order to achieve loss of pain and temperature perception.
Corpectomy
A corpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebral body, usually as a way to decompress the spinal cord and nerves.
A corpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebral body, usually as a way to decompress the spinal cord and nerves.
Corpus callosotomy
Corpus callosotomy (or less frequently, callotomy) is a surgical procedure that disconnects the cerebral hemispheres, resulting in a condition called split-brain.
Corpus callosotomy (or less frequently, callotomy) is a surgical procedure that disconnects the cerebral hemispheres, resulting in a condition called split-brain.
Craniopharyngioma
Craniopharyngioma is a type of brain tumor derived from pituitary gland embryonic tissue, that occurs most commonly in children but also in men and women in their 50s and 60s.
Craniopharyngioma is a type of brain tumor derived from pituitary gland embryonic tissue, that occurs most commonly in children but also in men and women in their 50s and 60s.
Craniotomy
A craniotomy is a surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain.
A craniotomy is a surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain.
Cushing's triad
Cushing's triad is a clinical triad variably defined as either hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respiration, or less commonly as widened pulse pressure, irregular respiration, and bradyc...
Cushing's triad is a clinical triad variably defined as either hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respiration, or less commonly as widened pulse pressure, irregular respiration, and bradyc...
Cyberknife
The CyberKnife is a frameless robotic radiosurgery system used for treating benign tumors, malignant tumors and other medical conditions.
The CyberKnife is a frameless robotic radiosurgery system used for treating benign tumors, malignant tumors and other medical conditions.
Dandy's point
Dandy's point is a common entry point for Occipital burrhole.
Dandy's point is a common entry point for Occipital burrhole.
Decerebration
Decerebration is the elimination of cerebral brain function in an animal by removing the cerebrum, cutting across the brain stem, or severing certain arteries in the brain stem.
Decerebration is the elimination of cerebral brain function in an animal by removing the cerebrum, cutting across the brain stem, or severing certain arteries in the brain stem.
Decompressive craniectomy
Decompressive craniectomy is a neurosurgical procedure in which part of the skull is removed to allow a swelling brain room to expand without being squeezed.
Decompressive craniectomy is a neurosurgical procedure in which part of the skull is removed to allow a swelling brain room to expand without being squeezed.
Deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain.
Discectomy
A discectomy is the surgical removal of herniated disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord.
A discectomy is the surgical removal of herniated disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord.
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour, commonly abbreviated DNT or DNET, is a type of brain tumour.
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour, commonly abbreviated DNT or DNET, is a type of brain tumour.
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the floor of the third ventricle using an endoscope placed within the ventricular system through ...
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the floor of the third ventricle using an endoscope placed within the ventricular system through ...
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a controversial surgical procedure where certain portions of the sympathetic nerve trunk are destroyed.
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a controversial surgical procedure where certain portions of the sympathetic nerve trunk are destroyed.
Endovascular coiling
Endovascular coiling, or endovascular emobilization, is a surgical treatment for cerebral aneurysms.
Endovascular coiling, or endovascular emobilization, is a surgical treatment for cerebral aneurysms.
Epilepsy surgery
Epilepsy surgery involves a neurosurgical procedure where an area of the brain involved in seizures is either resected, disconnected or stimulated.
Epilepsy surgery involves a neurosurgical procedure where an area of the brain involved in seizures is either resected, disconnected or stimulated.
Facetectomy
Facetectomy is a surgical procedure which involves decompression of a spinal nerve root.
Facetectomy is a surgical procedure which involves decompression of a spinal nerve root.
Failed back syndrome
Failed back syndrome or post-laminectomy syndrome is a condition characterized by persistent pain following back surgeries.
Failed back syndrome or post-laminectomy syndrome is a condition characterized by persistent pain following back surgeries.
Foix-Alajouanine syndrome
Foix-Alajouanine syndrome is a disorder caused by an arteriovenous malformation of the spinal cord.
Foix-Alajouanine syndrome is a disorder caused by an arteriovenous malformation of the spinal cord.
Foraminotomy
Foraminotomy is a medical operation used to relieve pressure on nerves that are being compressed by the intervertebral foramina, the passages through the bones of the vertebrae of the spine that...
Foraminotomy is a medical operation used to relieve pressure on nerves that are being compressed by the intervertebral foramina, the passages through the bones of the vertebrae of the spine that...
Frazier's point
Frazier's point is located 3 to 4 cm lateral to the midline and 6 cm above the inion.
Frazier's point is located 3 to 4 cm lateral to the midline and 6 cm above the inion.
Gamma knife
The Gamma Knife (also known as the Leksell Gamma Knife) is a product of Elekta AB, a Swedish public company, used to treat brain tumors by administering high-intensity radiation therapy in...
The Gamma Knife (also known as the Leksell Gamma Knife) is a product of Elekta AB, a Swedish public company, used to treat brain tumors by administering high-intensity radiation therapy in...
Gamma Knife
The Gamma Knife (also known as the Leksell Gamma Knife) is a product of Elekta AB, a Swedish public company, used to treat brain tumors by administering high-intensity radiation therapy in...
The Gamma Knife (also known as the Leksell Gamma Knife) is a product of Elekta AB, a Swedish public company, used to treat brain tumors by administering high-intensity radiation therapy in...
Ganglionectomy
A ganglionectomy, also called a gangliectomy, is the surgical removal of a ganglion.
A ganglionectomy, also called a gangliectomy, is the surgical removal of a ganglion.
Ganglioneuroma
Ganglioneuroma is a tumor of the sympathetic nerve fibers arising from neural crest cells.
Ganglioneuroma is a tumor of the sympathetic nerve fibers arising from neural crest cells.
Glioblastoma multiforme
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumor in humans, involving glial cells and accounting for 52% of all parenchymal brain tumor ca...
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumor in humans, involving glial cells and accounting for 52% of all parenchymal brain tumor ca...
Hans-Werner Bothe
Hans-Werner Bothe (born September 23, 1952 in Langelsheim, near Goslar) is a German philosopher and neurosurgeon.
Hans-Werner Bothe (born September 23, 1952 in Langelsheim, near Goslar) is a German philosopher and neurosurgeon.
Hemispherectomy
Hemispherectomy is a surgical procedure where one cerebral hemisphere is removed or disabled.
Hemispherectomy is a surgical procedure where one cerebral hemisphere is removed or disabled.
Howard Dully
Howard Dully is one of the youngest recipients of the transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy, a procedure performed on him when he was 12 years old.
Howard Dully is one of the youngest recipients of the transorbital or "ice-pick" lobotomy, a procedure performed on him when he was 12 years old.
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), sometimes called by the older names benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) or pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), is a neurological disorder that i...
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), sometimes called by the older names benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) or pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), is a neurological disorder that i...
International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial
The International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial was a large multicentre, prospective randomised clinical medical trial, comparing the safety and efficacy of endovascular coil treatment and surgica...
The International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial was a large multicentre, prospective randomised clinical medical trial, comparing the safety and efficacy of endovascular coil treatment and surgica...
Intervertebral disc annuloplasty
The term intervertebral disc annuloplasty indicates any procedure aimed at repairing the annulus of a bulging intervertebral disc before it herniates.
The term intervertebral disc annuloplasty indicates any procedure aimed at repairing the annulus of a bulging intervertebral disc before it herniates.
Intervertebral disc arthroplasty
Artificial Disc Replacement, or Total Disc Replacement, is a type of arthroplasty.
Artificial Disc Replacement, or Total Disc Replacement, is a type of arthroplasty.
Intracranial pressure monitoring
This process is called intracranial pressure monitoring.
This process is called intracranial pressure monitoring.
Keen's Point
Keen's Point is a common entry point for parietal burr hole.
Keen's Point is a common entry point for parietal burr hole.
Kocher's point
Kocher's point is a common entry point for an intraventricular catheter to drain cerebral spinal fluid from the cerebral ventricles.
Kocher's point is a common entry point for an intraventricular catheter to drain cerebral spinal fluid from the cerebral ventricles.
Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a spine operation to remove the portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina.
Laminectomy is a spine operation to remove the portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina.
Laminoplasty
Laminoplasty is a surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis by relieving pressure on the spinal cord.
Laminoplasty is a surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis by relieving pressure on the spinal cord.
Laminotomy
A laminotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that removes part of a lamina of the vertebral arch in order to decompress the corresponding spinal cord and/or spinal nerve root.
A laminotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that removes part of a lamina of the vertebral arch in order to decompress the corresponding spinal cord and/or spinal nerve root.
Lebanese Society of Neurosurgery
The Lebanese Society of Neurosurgery is a scientific society functioning under the laws and by-laws of the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
The Lebanese Society of Neurosurgery is a scientific society functioning under the laws and by-laws of the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
Leucotome
A leucotome or McKenzie Leucotome is a surgical instrument used for performing leucotomies, lobotomies and other forms of psychosurgery.
A leucotome or McKenzie Leucotome is a surgical instrument used for performing leucotomies, lobotomies and other forms of psychosurgery.
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar vertebra.
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar vertebra.
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant primary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum or posterior fossa.
Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant primary brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum or posterior fossa.
Medulloepithelioma
Medulloepithelioma is a rare, primitive, fast growing brain tumour thought to stem from cells of the embryonic medullary cavity.
Medulloepithelioma is a rare, primitive, fast growing brain tumour thought to stem from cells of the embryonic medullary cavity.
Meningioma
The word meningioma was first used by Harvey Cushing in 1922 to describe a tumor originating from the meninges, the membranous layers surrounding the CNS.
The word meningioma was first used by Harvey Cushing in 1922 to describe a tumor originating from the meninges, the membranous layers surrounding the CNS.
Michael W. Vannier
Michael W. Vannier (born January 12, 1949) is a radiologist in Chicago.
Michael W. Vannier (born January 12, 1949) is a radiologist in Chicago.
Microvascular decompression
Microvascular decompression, also known as the Jannetta procedure, is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a pain syndrome characterized by severe episodes of inte...
Microvascular decompression, also known as the Jannetta procedure, is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a pain syndrome characterized by severe episodes of inte...
Montreal procedure
The Montreal procedure is a surgical procedure pioneered by Dr. Wilder Penfield of Montreal, Canada, in the 1930s.
The Montreal procedure is a surgical procedure pioneered by Dr. Wilder Penfield of Montreal, Canada, in the 1930s.
Multiple subpial transection
In the treatment of epilepsy, if partial seizures originate in areas of the brain that cannot be removed safely, multiple subpial transections are an alternative.
In the treatment of epilepsy, if partial seizures originate in areas of the brain that cannot be removed safely, multiple subpial transections are an alternative.
Neurectomy
Neurectomy is the surgical removal of a nerve or a section of a nerve.
Neurectomy is the surgical removal of a nerve or a section of a nerve.
NeuroArm
NeuroArm is a surgical robot.
NeuroArm is a surgical robot.
Neurofibromatosis type II
Neurofibromatosis Type II (or "MISME Syndrome", for "Multiple Inherited Schwannomas, Meningiomas, and Ependymomas") is an inherited disease.
Neurofibromatosis Type II (or "MISME Syndrome", for "Multiple Inherited Schwannomas, Meningiomas, and Ependymomas") is an inherited disease.
Neuronavigation
The term neuronavigation is a neologism used to describe the set of computer-assisted technologies used by neurosurgeons to guide or "navigate” within the confines of the skull or vertebral colu...
The term neuronavigation is a neologism used to describe the set of computer-assisted technologies used by neurosurgeons to guide or "navigate” within the confines of the skull or vertebral colu...
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery (or neurological surgery) is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous...
Neurosurgery (or neurological surgery) is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous...
Neurosurgery (journal)
Neurosurgery is the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Neurosurgery is the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Neutron capture therapy of cancer
Neutron Capture Therapy is a noninvasive therapeutic modality for treating locally invasive malignant tumors such as primary brain tumors and recurrent head and neck cancer.
Neutron Capture Therapy is a noninvasive therapeutic modality for treating locally invasive malignant tumors such as primary brain tumors and recurrent head and neck cancer.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), also termed symptomatic hydrocephalus, occurs when there is an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) due to an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid...
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), also termed symptomatic hydrocephalus, occurs when there is an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) due to an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid...
Oligoastrocytoma
Oligoastrocytomas are a subset of brain tumor that present with an appearance of mixed glial cell origin, astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma.
Oligoastrocytomas are a subset of brain tumor that present with an appearance of mixed glial cell origin, astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma.
Oligodendroglioma
CTFxC.Oligodendrogliomas are a type of glioma that are believed to originate from the oligodendrocytes of the brain or from a glial precursor cell.
CTFxC.Oligodendrogliomas are a type of glioma that are believed to originate from the oligodendrocytes of the brain or from a glial precursor cell.
Pallidotomy
Pallidotomy is a procedure where a tiny electrical probe is placed in the globus pallidus, which is then heated to 80 degrees celsius for 60 s, to destroy a small area of brain cells.
Pallidotomy is a procedure where a tiny electrical probe is placed in the globus pallidus, which is then heated to 80 degrees celsius for 60 s, to destroy a small area of brain cells.
Patient registration
Patient registration is the concept and set of methods needed to correlate the reference position of a virtual 3D dataset gathered by computer medical imaging with the reference position of the ...
Patient registration is the concept and set of methods needed to correlate the reference position of a virtual 3D dataset gathered by computer medical imaging with the reference position of the ...
Percutaneous discectomy
A percutaneous discectomy is a surgical procedure in which the central portion of an intervertebral disc is accessed and removed through a cannula.
A percutaneous discectomy is a surgical procedure in which the central portion of an intervertebral disc is accessed and removed through a cannula.
Phonemic Neurological Hypochromium Therapy
Phonemic Neurological Hypochromium Therapy is a new innovative technique that uses state of the art insemination devices to implement Chromium into the hypothalamic regions of the brain.
Phonemic Neurological Hypochromium Therapy is a new innovative technique that uses state of the art insemination devices to implement Chromium into the hypothalamic regions of the brain.
Phonemic neurological hypochromium therapy
Phonemic neurological hypochromium therapy is a new technique that uses insemination devices to implement chromium into the hypothalamic regions of the brain.
Phonemic neurological hypochromium therapy is a new technique that uses insemination devices to implement chromium into the hypothalamic regions of the brain.
Primary central nervous system lymphoma
A primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), also known as microglioma and primary brain lymphoma, is a primary intracranial tumor appearing mostly in patients with seve...
A primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), also known as microglioma and primary brain lymphoma, is a primary intracranial tumor appearing mostly in patients with seve...
Pseudomeningocele
A pseudomeningocele is an abnormal collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that communicates with the CSF space around the brain or spinal cord.
A pseudomeningocele is an abnormal collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that communicates with the CSF space around the brain or spinal cord.
Psychosurgery
Psychosurgery, also called neurosurgery for mental disorder (NMD), is the neurosurgical treatment of mental disorder.
Psychosurgery, also called neurosurgery for mental disorder (NMD), is the neurosurgical treatment of mental disorder.
Rhizotomy
A rhizotomy is a term chiefly referring to a neurosurgical procedure that selectively destroys problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord, most often to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular con...
A rhizotomy is a term chiefly referring to a neurosurgical procedure that selectively destroys problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord, most often to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular con...
ROSA
ROSA is a robotic surgical assistant designed for minimally invasive cranial surgeries.
ROSA is a robotic surgical assistant designed for minimally invasive cranial surgeries.
Save A Brain Foundation
The Save A Brain Foundation is a is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the goals of raising awareness of Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most common type of primary brain tumor, as well as ra...
The Save A Brain Foundation is a is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the goals of raising awareness of Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most common type of primary brain tumor, as well as ra...
Spastic cerebral palsy
Spastic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy wherein spasticity is either the dominant or exclusive impairment present.
Spastic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy wherein spasticity is either the dominant or exclusive impairment present.
Spastic Hemiplegia
Spastic Hemiplegia is a neuromuscular condition of spasticity that results in the muscles on one side of the body being in a constant state of contraction.
Spastic Hemiplegia is a neuromuscular condition of spasticity that results in the muscles on one side of the body being in a constant state of contraction.
Spinal cord stimulator
A spinal cord stimulator is a device used to exert pulsed electrical signals to the spinal cord to control chronic pain.
A spinal cord stimulator is a device used to exert pulsed electrical signals to the spinal cord to control chronic pain.
Spinal cord untethering
Spinal cord untethering is the process in which a tethered spinal cord is relieved.
Spinal cord untethering is the process in which a tethered spinal cord is relieved.
Spinal fusion
Spinal fusion, also known as spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis, is a surgical technique used to join two or more vertebrae.
Spinal fusion, also known as spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis, is a surgical technique used to join two or more vertebrae.
Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal column that may occur in any of the regions of the spine.
Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal column that may occur in any of the regions of the spine.
Spinal tumor
Spinal tumors are neoplasms located in the spinal cord.
Spinal tumors are neoplasms located in the spinal cord.
Split-brain
Split-brain is a lay term to describe the result when the corpus callosum connecting the two hemispheres of the brain is severed to some degree.
Split-brain is a lay term to describe the result when the corpus callosum connecting the two hemispheres of the brain is severed to some degree.
Stereotactic surgery
Stereotactic surgery or stereotaxy (not to be confused with the virtuality concept of stereotaxy) is a minimally invasive form of surgical intervention which makes use of a three-dimen...
Stereotactic surgery or stereotaxy (not to be confused with the virtuality concept of stereotaxy) is a minimally invasive form of surgical intervention which makes use of a three-dimen...
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
A subarachnoid hemorrhage, or subarachnoid haemorrhage in British English, is bleeding into the subarachnoid space—the area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater surrounding the...
A subarachnoid hemorrhage, or subarachnoid haemorrhage in British English, is bleeding into the subarachnoid space—the area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater surrounding the...
Sympathectomy
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgical procedure where certain portions of the sympathetic nerve trunk are destroyed.
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgical procedure where certain portions of the sympathetic nerve trunk are destroyed.
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion
The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion is a condition mostly found in patients diagnosed with small-cell carcinoma of the lung, pneumonia, brain tumors, head trauma, s...
The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion is a condition mostly found in patients diagnosed with small-cell carcinoma of the lung, pneumonia, brain tumors, head trauma, s...
Tessys method
The Tessys method (transforaminal endoscopic surgical system) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of herniated discs.
The Tessys method (transforaminal endoscopic surgical system) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of herniated discs.
Thalamotomy
First introduced in the 1950s, thalamotomy is an invasive procedure, primarily effective for tremors such as those associated with Parkinson's Disease, where a selected portion of the thalamus i...
First introduced in the 1950s, thalamotomy is an invasive procedure, primarily effective for tremors such as those associated with Parkinson's Disease, where a selected portion of the thalamus i...
Translabyrinthine approach
The translabyrinthine approach is a surgical approach to the cerebellopontine angle, or CPA. It is used in the surgical extirpation of lesions of the cerebellopontine angle, including acoustic ...
The translabyrinthine approach is a surgical approach to the cerebellopontine angle, or CPA. It is used in the surgical extirpation of lesions of the cerebellopontine angle, including acoustic ...
Transsphenoidal surgery
Transsphenoidal surgery is a type of surgery in which surgical instruments are inserted into part of the brain by going through the nose and the sphenoid bone (a butterfly-shaped bone at the bas...
Transsphenoidal surgery is a type of surgery in which surgical instruments are inserted into part of the brain by going through the nose and the sphenoid bone (a butterfly-shaped bone at the bas...
Trepanning
Trepanning, also known as trephination, trephining or making a burr hole, is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull, exposing the ...
Trepanning, also known as trephination, trephining or making a burr hole, is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull, exposing the ...
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), tic douloureux (also known as prosopalgia, the Suicide Disease or Fothergill's disease) is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of ...
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), tic douloureux (also known as prosopalgia, the Suicide Disease or Fothergill's disease) is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of ...
Tuber cinereum hamartoma
Tuber cinereum hamartoma is a nonneoplastic tumor in which a disorganized collection of neurons and glia accumulate at the tuber cinereum of the hypothalamus on the floor of the third ventricle.
Tuber cinereum hamartoma is a nonneoplastic tumor in which a disorganized collection of neurons and glia accumulate at the tuber cinereum of the hypothalamus on the floor of the third ventricle.
Vascular bypass
In medicine, a vascular bypass generally means an alternate or additional route for blood flow, which is created in bypass surgery, e.g. coronary artery bypass surgery by moving blood vessels or...
In medicine, a vascular bypass generally means an alternate or additional route for blood flow, which is created in bypass surgery, e.g. coronary artery bypass surgery by moving blood vessels or...
Vasospasm
Vasospasm refers to a condition in which a blood vessels spasm leads to vasoconstriction.
Vasospasm refers to a condition in which a blood vessels spasm leads to vasoconstriction.
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations and Vein of Galen aneurysmal dilations, which are the most frequent arteriovenous malformations in infants and fetuses.
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations and Vein of Galen aneurysmal dilations, which are the most frequent arteriovenous malformations in infants and fetuses.
Ventriculostomy
Ventriculostomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole ("ostomy") within a cerebral ventricle for drainage.
Ventriculostomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole ("ostomy") within a cerebral ventricle for drainage.
Ventriculotomy (neurological)
Ventriculotomy is a type of surgical intrusion into a ventricle of the brain.
Ventriculotomy is a type of surgical intrusion into a ventricle of the brain.
Vertebral fixation
Vertebral fixation (also known as "spinal fixation") is a neurosurgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are anchored to each other through a synthetic "vertebral fixation device",...
Vertebral fixation (also known as "spinal fixation") is a neurosurgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are anchored to each other through a synthetic "vertebral fixation device",...
Vertebral fusion
Vertebral fusion is the union of two adjacent vertebrae through the promotion of bone tissue to immobilise the joint.
Vertebral fusion is the union of two adjacent vertebrae through the promotion of bone tissue to immobilise the joint.
Vestibular schwannoma
A vestibular schwannoma, most often called an acoustic neuroma, is a benign primary intracranial tumor of the myelin-forming cells of the vestibulocochlear nerve.
A vestibular schwannoma, most often called an acoustic neuroma, is a benign primary intracranial tumor of the myelin-forming cells of the vestibulocochlear nerve.