Neurosurgery
Conditions We Treat
Spinal Arthritis
Spinal arthritis is a type of inflammation of the joints in the spine. It can occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back and neck.
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Spinal Fluid Leaks
Spinal fluid, also called cerebrospinal fluid, surrounds your brain and spinal cord. If you get a tear in the outermost layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord, it can cause a spinal fluid leak or cerebrospinal fluid leak (CFS).
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Spinal Fractures
Spinal fractures can vary widely in severity. While some fractures are very serious injuries that require emergency treatment, other fractures can be the result of bones weakened by osteoporosis. Most spinal fractures occur in the thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (lower back) or at the connection of the two (the “thoracolumbar junction”). Fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine may result from high-energy trauma, such as: a car or motorcycle crash; a fall from height; a sports accident; or a violent act, such as a gunshot wound.
Go to Detail PageSpine Tumor
A spinal cord tumor is an abnormal mass of cells that grows either inside the spinal canal or on the bones of the spine. There are many types of spinal tumors, which can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and either can cause permanent disability, pain, and neurological issues.
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Spondylolysis is a type of stress fracture in the lumbar vertebrae. The most common cause of spondylolysis is repetitive stress.
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Stroke
There are two major types of stroke: hemorrhagic and ischemic. A hemorrhagic stroke refers to bleeding occurring in the brain or in the space surrounding the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage). An ischemic stroke occurs when there is occlusion of a blood vessel, resulting in lack of blood supply to an area of the brain and death of brain tissue (infarction).
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Trigeminal Nerve Repair
The trigeminus, or the fifth cranial nerve, is responsible for all the sensations in the face, including touch, pain and temperature. The nerve has three major branches, one for the lower part of the face, one for the middle and one for the forehead area. If the normal nerve pathway is blocked or compressed, facial sensation may be interrupted.
Go to Detail PageTrigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition that affects the trigeminal nerve connecting the face with the brain. Brushing teeth, smiling, eating and any touch to the face can cause extreme bouts of pain. Symptoms generally progress from short bouts of pain to longer episodes. Ageing and conditions like multiple sclerosis associated with nerve damage are causes.
Go to Detail PageTrigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial Spasm
The neurosurgeons at Boston Medical Center have extensive experience with the surgical management of nerve disorders of the head and face such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.
Go to Detail PageVascular Brain Tumors
Vascular brain tumors are a type of tumor that is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth. These tumors are benign.
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Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma)
Vestibular schwannoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows on the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance.
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