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of nerves that runs through a tunnel formed by your vertebrae. The tunnel is called the spinal canal ... . Stenosis can cause pressure on your spinal cord or the nerves that go from your spinal cord to your

when the spinal nerves or spinal cord are severely compressed or the spine is severely misaligned. Your ... arrive at the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Be sure to follow all of your healthcare ... Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopedics;Spinal Fusion;spinal surgery;or1079a;82408

*Posterior Fossa Decompression ... Posterior fossa decompression helps treat Chiari malformation. It is the most common treatment for ... this condition. Posterior Fossa Decompression Posterior fossa decompression helps treat Chiari ... foramen magnum;cerebrospinal fluid;Posterior Fossa Decompression;Chiari malformation;61114

other options with you. Endolymphatic sac decompression or shunt. Pressure on a structure in the ... help ease pressure and reduce symptoms. Vestibular neurectomy. The nerve from the balance

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

*Nerve Block for Pain ... injecting pain-relieving medicine into the site of the affected nerve. Nerve Block for Pain The ... called anesthetic into the site of the affected nerve. This injection will block the pain signals the ... pain management;acute pain;chronic pain;epidural;nerve block;129

move more easily, and to reduce pain. During this surgery, certain spinal nerves that are causing ... tightness and spasms. The SDR procedure involves cutting some of the sensory nerves that send sensation

Laminectomy is a type of surgery in which a surgeon removes part or all of the vertebral bone ... (lamina). This helps relieve compression of the spinal cord or the nerve roots that may be

for thoracic outlet syndrome depends on whether the nerves, arteries, or veins are compressed ... ) Surgical decompression, which may be removing a part of a muscle (anterior scalene), the first

Nerve Block, Sympathetic ... nerves in that area. The sympathetic nervous system is a network of nerves all over your body ... site will be covered with a small bandage. If the sympathetic nerves are causing your problem ... pain control;pain management;nerve block;chronic pain;complex regional pain syndrome;54

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*ALL Tx ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

find nerve and muscle problems. During the test, your healthcare provider will put small needles ... information about how your muscle responds to nerve stimulation. As you contract your muscle more forcefully

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

treatments. Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia gravis, or MG, is a type of autoimmune disease. It stops nerve ... between nerves and muscles. The nerves then can’t get signals to the muscles they control, so the muscles

the median nerve. To do this, the transverse carpal ligament is cut (released). After ... there for a few hours before you go home. Your vital signs, nerve sensation, and blood circulation in

stops nerve signals that normally travel to certain muscles. This causes the muscles to become weak ... abnormal antibodies attack the links between nerves and muscles. These links are called neuromuscular

nerve tissue that runs through the hollow portion of the vertebrae. There are a series of nerves ... , also called nerve roots, leading from the spinal cord to different parts of the body. The space

the most common problem that affects the wrists. It occurs when the median nerve that runs through the ... , elbows, and shoulders can all be affected. Hands. The hands (and fingers) are prone to injuries