If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’re probably familiar with some of the posts we’ve written on Tiger Woods and his ailing back. We wrote about his fourth spine surgery in which he underwent an anterior lumbar interbody fusion two years ago, and we blogged about his Tour Championship win back in […]
Scientists Diagnose CTE Markers In Living Patients
According to a team of researchers in Boston and Arizona, we may now be able to detect abnormal markers related to the brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living adults. CTE is a unique condition in that it can only be diagnosed during an autopsy, so while we believe their may be indications of […]
Preventing Everyday Causes Of Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common conditions that people deal with on a regular basis, but it doesn’t always come about as a result of an acute injury. In fact, most causes of back pain are much less obvious, and we may be putting our spines in jeopardy on a daily basis without […]
The Differences Between A Craniotomy, Craniectomy and Cranioplasty
When it comes to brain surgery, there are a number of different techniques surgeons can use to access the brain and provide their patient with the best care. A craniotomy, a craniectomy and a cranioplasty are just three of the common operations a neurosurgeon can use, and while they all sound the same, they involve […]
Neurosurgeon Performs Brain Surgery On Patient 1,800 Miles Away
A surgeon in China performed the first remote brain surgery over a 5G network on a patient located more than 1,800 miles away. Dr. Ling Zhipei, chief physician of the First Medical Center at China’s PLA General Hospital, performed the operation over the weekend using the 5G technology. The patient was suffering from Parkinson’s disease, […]
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