You’ve undergone spinal fusion surgery, and now you’re curious about your recovery and rehab. The goal of rehab is to allow the fusion to stabilize and then to restore strength to the spinal column and your back. In an effort to explain how this process is achieved, today, we take a look at your expected […]
Archives for July 2016
Neuroimaging Could Help Assess Recovery Likelihood After TBI
Neuroimaging allows us to see inside the human brain, and researchers say the technique and a new understanding of certain biomarkers may help predict which patients have a better chance of recovery after a mild traumatic brain injury. The findings suggest that patients with abnormally high fractional anisotropy (FA), as viewed on diffuse tensor imaging […]
Concussion Management For Young Athletes is Improving
A new study out of the Medical College of Wisconsin suggests that collectively, we’re doing a better job of treating and managing concussions in high school athletes than we were just a few decades ago. The study in question examined whether today’s athletes achieved what’s called a symptom-free waiting period (SFWP) before returning to sport […]
5 Brain Functions Impacted By Traumatic Brain Injuries
As the name implies, traumatic brain injuries are forceful and severe blows to the head that traumatize the brain. A brain injury is much more complex than injuries to other areas of the body because the brain is your central control system, and damage to the area can inhibit normal function. Today, we take a […]
