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Glossary of terms used in Neurosurgery, brain surgery, spine surgery | Mayfield Brain & Spine
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A neurotransmitter that allows messages to be passed from neuron to neuron across a synapse; released by cholinergic nerves. The eighth cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance, also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve. A benign, slow growing tumor that forms on the sheath of the eighth cranial nerve. This tumor can cause hearing loss, balance problems, and facial paralysis. A condition of quick onset lasting a short time, opposite of chronic. A tumor that grows from a gland. Constant pain felt...
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Spine topics - patient education from Mayfield Brain & Spine | More People Ask for Mayfield
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Anatomy of the spine. The spine is made of 33 individual bony vertebrae stacked one on top of the other. This spinal column provides the main support for your body, allowing you to stand upright, bend, and twist, while protecting the spinal cord from injury. Strong bones and muscles, flexible tendons and ligaments, and sensitive nerves contribute to a healthy spine. A herniated disc occurs when the gel-like center of a disc ruptures through a weak area in the tough outer wall. Back or leg pain, numbn...
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Careers at Mayfield Brain & Spine
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You can make a difference in someone's life today! The Mayfield Clinic has long been recognized for its commitment to the people who work here. Mayfield challenges associates to exceed the expectations of the patients and referring physicians we serve, and empowers them with the resources to do so. What you can expect from Mayfield. Reports To: Jeremy Peter, Manager, Initial Care and Care Coordination. Posted: 06.24.2016. Provides excellent service to internal and external customers. Demonstrates ability...
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Comprehensive spine care from Mayfield Brain & Spine
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Leaders in Spine Care. For more than 75 years, neurosurgeons of Mayfield Brain and Spine. In Cincinnati, Ohio, have been dedicated to the treatment of spine diagnoses, injuries, and disease. Mayfield treats more spine patients than any other spine care program or practice in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. And since Mayfield is also one of the leading brain surgery. Is one of the largest and most experienced networks of spine specialists in the Midwest. In Norwood, Ohio. Our compassionate staff...
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Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, pituitary tumor surgery
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Endoscopic pituitary surgery (transsphenoidal). Endoscopic surgery is performed through the nose to remove tumors from the pituitary gland and skull base. In this minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon works through the nostrils with a tiny endoscope camera and light to remove tumors with long instruments. Pituitary tumors can cause hormone problems and vision loss. Tumor removal often reverses vision problems and restores normal hormone balance. What is transsphenoidal surgery? Called endoscopic endona...
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Spinal cord stimulator, Spinal Cord Stimulation, relief from chronic back pain
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What is a spinal cord stimulator? Figure 1. The spinal cord stimulator (SCS) system consists of a pulse generator implanted under the skin of your buttock or abdomen. An extension wire connects the pulse generator to the lead, which is implanted above the spinal cord. The lead contains 4-16 electrodes and delivers the electric current to the spinal nerves. An implantable pulse generator with battery that creates electrical pulses. An extension wire that connects the pulse generator to the lead. Pulse wid...
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ACDF Surgery | Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Figure 1. (top view of vertebra) Degenerative disc disease causes the discs (purple) to dry out. Tears in the disc annulus can allow the gel-filled nucleus material to escape and compress the spinal cord causing numbness and weakness. Bone spurs may develop which can lead to a narrowing of the nerve root canal (foraminal stenosis). The pinched spinal nerve becomes swollen and painful. What is an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)? ACDF may be he...
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Health Topics A-Z | Mayfield Brain & Spine
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Patient Information You Can Trust. Working together, we help you understand your condition and treatment options to make a shared decision about your care. All therapies have risks and benefits that must be balanced with your wishes and lifestyle. Our articles are based on the best medical evidence along with our expertise to help you achieve the best health outcome possible. Bull; Acoustic neuroma. Bull; Acoustic neuroma, suboccipital surgery. Bull; Anatomy of the brain. Bull; Anatomy of the spine.
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Chiari I malformation | Mayfield Brain & Spine
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Treatment options depend on the type of malformation and severity of symptoms. If symptoms are mild, regular monitoring and medications can be effective. If symptoms are severe or worsening, surgery may be recommended to remove a part of the skull bone and create space for the cerebellum and brainstem. Anatomy of Chiari and CSF system. Figure 1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates through the ventricles inside the brain to the subarachnoid spaces surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Normal anatomy of ...
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Stroke treatment, brain aneurysm treatment, Stroke Specialists Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
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Vasospasm adds insult to injury. When an aneurysm in the brain bursts, it bleeds into the space between the skull and the brain. About 40,000 people suffer a ruptured aneurysm. And subsequent subarachnoid hemorrhage. In the United States each year. Of those people:. One-third survive but with brain damage. Why are the odds so poor? Because 5 to 10 days after the aneurysm ruptures, a life-threatening complication known as vasospasm adds insult to injury. Join a support group. Vasospasm occurs in 70% of pa...