Articles on neurosurgery

What is a spinal tap, lumbar puncture technique Lumbar (spinal) puncture is a procedure during which the doctor inserts a special needle into the spinal cord (directly into the subarachnoid space) and withdraws fluid. It is carried out for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A clear technique of per

Causes, signs and treatment of paralysis Paralysis is the complete lack of movement that occurs due to the impression of the motor pathways of the nervous system - a set of its nervous structures that are responsible for motor activity. According to statistics, paralysis of the right or left side of

Neurofibromatosis in children: types, causes, symptoms, treatment What is neurofibromatosis? This is the name given to a group of diseases with similar clinical manifestations. The cause of neurofibromatosis is mutations in certain genes. It is believed that in half of the cases they are inherited f

Epilepsy - symptoms and treatment in adults and children Epilepsy belongs to diseases of the central nervous system and is characterized by the presence of a focus of strong excitation in the cerebral cortex, which provokes convulsive attacks. This pathology is quite common, so every person needs to