Frequently asked questions in neurosurgery, with explanations of the processes of diagnosis and treatment.
Not every pain of the face, jaw or teeth is trigeminal neuralgia. The features that distinguish it, what vascular compression on MRI signifies, and when surgery comes into consideration.
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Read the article →Most aneurysms remain silent for years. Which headache calls for urgent assessment, and does every aneurysm that is found require treatment?
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Read the article →The rate of recurrence after surgery is approximately 13%. Who is at greater risk, and does returning pain always mean the herniation has recurred?
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Read the article →Headache is very common and does not by itself indicate a brain tumor. Which headaches warrant closer assessment, and is an MRI needed for every headache?
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Read the article →Roughly 90% of back pain does not arise from a disc herniation. What does it mean when a herniation is seen on MRI, and which findings call for urgent assessment?
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Read the article →What should be done when seizures continue despite two appropriate drug treatments? Surgical assessment, selection of candidates and the published success rates in drug-resistant epilepsy.
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