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Mr Iqroop Chopra
18.10.21
Neurochirurgia

180-degree turnaround for darts player after sciatica surgery

David Cheal, a keen darts player with severe symptoms of sciatica that were so bad, he found himself struggling with everyday tasks such as boiling the kettle - while his passion for the sport was understandably dampened. Read how esteemed consultant neurosurgeon Mr Iqroop Chopra played a significant part in bringing Mr Cheal's back to full health, so much so that he went on to become a darts champion on the international stage.

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Mr Ahmed Ibrahim
27.09.21
Neurochirurgia

How to treat slipped disc in the neck (cervical spine)

We spoke with a highly experienced neurologist, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, to discuss slipped discs, the causes, symptoms and the different types of cervical spine surgery, whether that's disc replacement, discectomy and fusion surgery, posterior cervical foraminotomy, posterior cervical foraminotomy, posterior cervical fusion and posterior cervical fusion. In this article, we also discuss the postoperative period and recovery.

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Mr Yahia Al-Tamimi
02.09.21
Neurochirurgia

Meningioma brain tumours: diagnosis, treatment and causes

Meningiomas are tumours that form on brain and spinal cord membranes inside the human skull. On hand to provide a thorough and expert overview of these potentially devastating brain tumours is esteemed Sheffield-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Yahia Al-Tamimi. In our latest article, Mr Al-Tamimi describes how these kinds of brain tumours are diagnosed and treated, as well as outlining the main causes of their appearance in the skull area.

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Mr Jonathan Bull
14.06.21
Neurochirurgia

What can you do for severe sciatica pain?

Mr Jonathan Bull, a consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon, reveals the most effective way to reduce sciatic pain and what type of treatments may be offered by a specialist.

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Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek
27.11.20
Neurochirurgia

Radicular back pain: causes and treatment

Alongside pain itself, radicular back pain can lead to a loss of sensation or pins and needles at the affected area. We asked one of our leading neurosurgeons Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek what the treatment options are for pain relief and whether the pain can go away by itself.

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Mr Iqroop Chopra
29.10.20
Neurochirurgia

Patient testimonial: how back surgery helped me!

The thought of having back surgery can be scary! But if you have exhausted all other non-surgical options, you should consider talking to your doctor about whether you would be suitable for spinal surgery. One of our leading consultants Mr Iqroop Chopra's patients kindly shared his experience on having the procedure and how it helped him in his situation.

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Mr Richard Selway
30.09.20
Neurochirurgia

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Epileptic seizures can be dangerous and require treatment. In this article, we spoke with Mr Richard Selway, a highly experienced neurosurgeon who is based in London. He let us know how seizures can be treated with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). We found out some of the risks and side effects from this treatment and what the protocol is before the procedure

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Mr Ranjeev Bhangoo
29.09.20
Neurochirurgia

Visualase® life-saving new treatment inoperable brain tumours

There is new hope for patients with inoperable brain tumours in the form of a new precision laser beam called the Visualase® procedure. In his new article, Mr Ranjeev Bhangoo explains what the procedure involves, who can receive this treatment and how effective it is.

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Mr David Bell
29.09.20
Neurochirurgia

Brachialgia how treat pinched nerve neck

Brachialgia is the technical term for arm pain and described as the upper body equivalent of sciatica. Much like sciatica, the onset can be sudden and unexpected. To understand it more, we spoke to Mr David Bell, a London-based neurosurgeon, who explained what causes it, the symptoms and the treatment options available.

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Mr Christopher Chandler
28.09.20
Neurochirurgia

What are the signs brain tumour child

Mr Chris Chandler, one of our top neurosurgeons based in London who specialises in treating brain tumours in children, provides us an overview of the initial signs and symptoms, causes and the treatment options available.

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