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Hydrocephalus treatment – Third Ventriculostomy

Hydrocephalus refers to the condition of abnormal accumulation of fluid inside the skull that leads to swelling of the brain and put harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain. It is also called as “water on the brain”. Hydrocephalus Causes Congenital and Genetic defects Certain infections that occur during pregnancy Infections that affect the central nervous system Bleeding in the brain during or soon ... Full story
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Hydrocephalus Treatment – Shunt Procedure

Hydrocephalus refers to the condition of abnormal accumulation of fluid inside the skull that leads to swelling of the brain and put harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain. It is also called as “water on the brain”. Hydrocephalus Causes Congenital and Genetic defects Certain infections that occur during pregnancy Infections that affect the central nervous system Bleeding in the brain during or soon ... Full story
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Brachial Plexus Surgery

Brachial Plexus Surgery is a surgical procedure for restoring the damage caused to the Brachial Plexus. The Brachial Plexus refers to a group of nerves that originates from the spine and extends to the neck, arm, shoulders, and armpit region. During the procedure, the damaged nerves are repaired by shifting and grafting a nerve that connects spine to Brachial Plexus. Indications ... Full story
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Tremors

A tremor refers to involuntary, rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles of one or more body parts. It is among most common involuntary movement that can affect the face, head, vocal cords, hands, arms, eyes, trunk, and legs.  Majority of the tremors occur in the hands. Tremor is regarded as a symptom of neurological disorder and chattering of teeth induced ... Full story
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Torticollis

Torticollis refers to the involuntary contractions of the neck muscles that lead to abnormal movements and postures of the head. Causes of Torticollis There is no exact cause of Torticollis however it is usually seen in first born children. The causes of Torticollis can be classified into congenital and acquired causes. Congenital Causes Insufficient blood supply to the baby` s neck in mother` s ... Full story
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Stroke

A stroke is a Cerebrovascular disease that is marked by interruption of the blood supply to any region of the brain. It is also called as Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke, etc. Types of Stroke There are two major types of stroke including ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke It happens in cases when the blood vessel supplying blood to the brain ... Full story
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Stereotactic radiosurgery is basically a kind of radiation treatment that utilises the high-powered x-rays targeted at a specific part of the head. It is not the surgical procedure however a type of radiation therapy which is used for the treatment of brain tumors, eye tumors, and various disorders in the brain. It involves a three-dimensional system for targeting the x rays ... Full story
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Spasticity Surgery

Spasticity is defined as the abnormal velocity-dependent increase in the muscle tone involving hypertonia. It may develop due to spinal cord injury, stroke, childhood cerebral palsy, and demyelinating disease. Surgical treatment of the Spasticity includes the following. Intrathecal Baclofen It involves the usage of Baclofen drug that assists in reducing spasticity and dystonia. The Baclofen can be taken orally or ... Full story
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Psychiatric Disorders Surgery – Neuromodulation

Neuromodulation has been found effective and durable treatment for various chronic pain and movement disorders. It involves the direct stimulation of the nervous system by using electrical signals. It is recommended in those cases where other treatments for unmanageable chronic pain and/or movement disorders are ineffective. Various forms of neuromodulation includes the following Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) involves the electrical stimulation of ... Full story
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Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects the nerve cells, or neurons, in a part of the brain responsible for controlling muscle movement. In Parkinson's disease, the neurons which make chemical called dopamine do not function properly or cease to function. The Dopamine is a chemical that sends signals for coordinating the movements of normal human being.  The exact cause ... Full story
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