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What has the author Johan L Slooff written?
Johan L. Slooff has written: 'Primary intramedullary tumors of the spinal cord and filum terminale' -- subject(s): Spinal cord, Tumors
What is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
How are spinal cord tumors prevented?
.early detection of cancer in other organs may prevent spinal cord tumors. Lifestyle changes, as stopping smoking, to lower the risk of the development of other types of cancer, may also help.
What causes paraplegia?
Paraplegia is primarily caused by damage to the spinal cord, often resulting from traumatic injuries such as accidents or falls. Other causes include diseases like multiple sclerosis, spinal cord tumors, and congenital conditions. The injury typically affects the lower limbs and can result in loss of mobility and sensation below the injury site. The extent of paralysis depends on the severity and location of the spinal cord damage.
For what spinal cord disorders is laminectomy prescribed?
Laminectomy is used for metastatic tumor invasion of the spinal cord (which causes compression), and for narrowing of the spinal cord (a condition called spinal stenosis.)
What causes CSF to move up the spinal cord?
the signal cord
Health information about the spinal cord?
the spine has many heath problems such as tumors,and inflammatory diseases
What are treatments for spinal cord tumors?
.Surgery is usually the first step in treating benign and malignant tumors. radiation and chemotherapy treatments may be effective. pain relievers and cortisone drugs to lessen swelling around the tumor, and ease pressure on the spinal cord.
What is spinal mendenjidas?
spinal MENINGITIS is a bacterial disease that attacks the spinal cord. it causes inflammation of the membranes enclosing the spinal cord. it is especially fatal in infants and young children.
Why is a myelogram used?
A myelogram is used to diagnose spinal cord or nerve root compression by injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal and performing imaging studies to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots. It can help identify causes of back or leg pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or tumors that are not clearly visible on other imaging tests like x-rays or MRI.
What is the purpose of radiosurgery?
Radiosurgery is used to treat small brain and spinal cord tumors. This procedure can save your life and is important for those who need to get rid of their tumors.
What causes Brown-Sequard syndrome?
Brown-Séquard syndrome is typically caused by a spinal cord injury that results in damage to one side of the spinal cord. This can be due to trauma, such as a gunshot or stab wound, or a spinal cord tumor. Other rare causes include spinal cord infarction or multiple sclerosis.
