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Decompression surgery to treat compressed spinal nerves

"Spinal decompression surgery is a common and routine spinal operation conducted globally. It involves removing pressure from the nerves in the spine, anywhere from the base of your head to your pelvis." Leading consultant spinal surgeon based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, Mr Alex Torrie talks about spinal decompression surgery; why it is done, what tests are done to diagnose a compressed nerve, and whether this compression can correct itself.

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By Mr Jonathan Hyam
12.07.22
Neurosurgery

Facing the pain: trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe and sudden pain experienced in the face. Highly-revered consultant neurosurgeon Mr Jonathan Hyam explains the condition trigeminal neuralgia. The consultant, who is based in London, looks at its causes and triggers and discusses how it can be treated medically and surgically with microvascular decompression or Gamma Knife.

Degenerative spinal disease: causes, symptoms and treatment

By Mr Venkat Iyer
20.06.22
Neurosurgery

Degenerative spinal disease: causes, symptoms and treatment

Degenerative spinal disease is a condition can cause a gradual decline in the usual function and structure of the spine. In this informative article, highly experienced and skilled neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon, Mr Venkat Iyer, offers expert insight on the condition, including its causes and symptoms, whilst also detailing the treatment options for degenerative spine disease.

Are all brain tumours life-threatening? Find out here.

By Mr Venkat Iyer
11.05.22
Neurosurgery

Are all brain tumours life-threatening?

When it comes to brain tumours, there are numerous factors to consider in relation to what can be a life-changing diagnosis. Here to address these factors, and to detail how brain tumours are typically detected, is highly experienced neurosurgeon Mr Venkat Iyer.

Arteriovenous malformations: what are they, and are they life-threatening? Find out in our latest article here!

By Ms Mary Murphy
28.04.22
Neurosurgery

Arteriovenous malformations: what are they, and are they life-threatening?

In this article, highly experienced and skilled London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Ms Mary Murphy, explains in depth what arteriovenous malformations are and what causes them, and reveals if they are classified as brain tumours, and whether or not they are completely curable.

By Mr Neil Kitchen
25.04.22
Neurosurgery

An expert guide: What is Gamma Knife radiation therapy?

In this expert guide to Gamma Knife radiation therapy, leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Kitchen sheds light on the applications of this cutting-edge treatment.

Read on to find out what exactly skull base tumours are, what causes them, and how they are removed.

By Mr Patrick Grover
22.04.22
Neurosurgery

When should skull base tumours be removed?

In our latest article, mightily experienced London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Patrick Grover, offers us a detailed, expert account of what skull base tumours are, what the main symptoms are, and when and how they are typically removed.

Here, the mightily experienced Mrs Anne Mitchener explains how exactly brachialgia is diagnosed, and reveals what the most effective treatment options are.

By Mrs Anne Mitchener
31.03.22
Neurosurgery

Brachialgia: what is it, and what causes it?

Here, expert London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener, explains what exactly brachialgia is, how it is diagnosed, and reveals what the most effective treatment options are.

Here to provide us with a comprehensive and expertly detailed insight into how effective laser disc surgery can be for patients is esteemed London-based neurosurgeon, Mr John Yeh.

By Mr John Yeh
10.03.22
Neurosurgery

Laser disc surgery: what is it and is it safe?

Laser disc surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is typically performed with the aim of removing portions of soft tissue close to the spine that may be causing damage to nerves. Here to provide us with a comprehensive and expertly detailed insight into how effective laser disc surgery can be for patients is esteemed London-based neurosurgeon, Mr John Yeh.

By Mr Jonathan Bull
29.11.21
Neurosurgery

Neck pain: is there a need to worry?

There are many sensitive nerves and bone joints in the neck that can make people concerned when it comes to pain. How concerned should you really be, though? In this article, experienced consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon Mr Jonathan Bull delves into neck pain, explaining when it requires professional attention and how it can be treated.

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