What is new in spinal research?

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What's new in spinal research?

Dr Ames, neurosurgeon from the University of California, developed a revolutionary technique for spinal tumour procedure. In a short video Dr Ames explains what the procedure entails: the removal of the tumour, and rebuilding of the relevant part of the spine. According to a Survivor of a spinal tumour, her only perceivable implement, after the procedure, is a stiff neck.

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Spinal impairment, however, can result not only from cancer; but also, from injuries caused by accidents, degenerative diseases, or even unsuccessful back surgeries, when post-operative neuralgia causes the pain. According to Dr Ty, from the Chapman Medical Center, and Dr Levy, from Emory University, pain management can be greatly improved by a programmable spinal cord stimulator. The stimulator is designed to interfere with the pain signal path from the spinal cord to the brain, thus preventing the pain signal from reaching the brain.

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However, treatment and procedures are usually based on the exact site and extent of the injury. Marcy Newsome, from Brain and Spinal Cord Organisation, provides detailed information of the expected symptoms and consequences relevant to specific areas of the spinal column. Those information helps understanding and working out the best options the patients have.

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