Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 41

After the surgery for hydrocephalus, there is confusion and a constant desire to go home? Hello Dr. Lai, My father suffered a head injury due to a work accident in late October last year, resulting in a skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and fronta...

Postoperative pain after lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery? Hello Dr. Lai, I have been experiencing numbness in both legs after standing for a long time or walking for about 5 minutes (without pain), followed by weakness and loss of control over my movements. After an MRI diagnosi...

Lumbar disc herniation at the L5-S1 level? I have been doing strength training for nearly a year. At the beginning of October, after playing basketball one night, I felt fine, but the next day I couldn't even sit; I could only lie down without symptoms. Initially, I thought ...

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Hello Dr. Chang, I apologize for bothering you. I previously asked about the possibility of flying with a permanent drainage catheter. My friend has a self-funded ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Can they fly with this type of device? Thank you.

Hit head on the wardrobe? Hello Dr. Chang, I bumped the side of my head near the left crown against the edge of a wardrobe last night with some force. At the time, I only felt scalp pain and did not experience any dizziness. However, today I occasionally feel a bit lightheaded an...

Causes of Stroke Is a stroke always classified as a disorder of the central nervous system? Are there other potential causes, or is it 100% a problem related to the central nervous system?

Head issues Hello doctor, I accidentally hit my head while taking the bus last Sunday. Since it was a long trip, I only applied ice about an hour later. At the moment of impact, I felt pain briefly but had no other sensations. Over the past few days, I've occasionally felt a...

The brain tumor has affected the brainstem? (My mom has diabetes) My mom went to the emergency room at midnight due to a headache. A CT scan revealed a 7 cm tumor at the front of her brain. An MRI was performed, and she was admitted to the hospital at 6 PM the same day. During he...

Sciatica has reflexes? Sciatica: After receiving acupuncture treatment for the left leg and lower back, I noticed bruising on the left breast a few days later. Is this normal?

Shoulder and neck pain radiating to the arm? I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for several years. A few years ago, an X-ray showed that my cervical vertebrae at the C5 level are curved, along with degenerative arthritis. I was prescribed medication and advised to ta...

I would like to inquire about skull fractures? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you: Q1: In the case of a closed depressed skull fracture (located at the central top of the head), is it common for the affected area to always be accompanied by significan...

Precautions for Ventricular Drainage Catheter in the Brain: Hello Dr. Chang, my friend had a car accident three years ago, which resulted in a brain injury that prevented the absorption of cerebrospinal fluid. During the process, they experienced meningitis and cerebral edema. Tw...

My father keeps wanting to take a shower? Hello, doctor. My father fell from a height on October 25, resulting in a head injury. After diagnosis, he was found to have intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and a subdural hematoma. He was sent to the hospital for a CT scan, whi...

Which surgical method is more effective for hydrocephalus? Hello doctor, my mother has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of 69. After evaluations from two doctors, one suggested that spinal drainage carries minimal risk, while the other recommended brain drainage. When...

Amnesia due to a car accident? On December 2, 2017, I had a motorcycle accident and I can't clearly remember what happened at that time. The possible cause of the accident might be slipping due to the rain, which led to a fall. I realized I had an accident because there was ...

Dad has a hemorrhagic stroke? Hello Doctor, my father (51 years old, in good health, with a history of hypertension) fainted on the evening of November 22nd around 8:30 PM. After fainting, he was unconscious and was urgently taken to the hospital. The doctor performed the first C...

Head issues Hello, when I was a child, I hit my head against a hard object, resulting in a slight indentation about the size of a ten-dollar coin near the center of my scalp. The indentation is noticeable to the touch, and it can also be seen when I press down on my hair. There h...

Epidural nerve adhesion release surgery Hello, doctor. Due to compression at the L4-L5-S1 vertebrae, I have been experiencing pain radiating to my calves and have undergone rehabilitation for 2-3 years. Recently, I had a nerve adhesion surgery that has alleviated the pain. I woul...

Numbness in the lower left back? Hello Dr. Lai: I have very little physical activity. Last week, after walking for 2 hours, I felt quite tired, and afterward, while sitting down, I experienced a tingling sensation in my lower left back that lasted for about 30 seconds before disa...

Feeling muscle tightness? When I lift my legs, I feel tightness in the muscles behind my knees, and my calves are swollen. When lying down, I experience twitching sensations in my buttocks and legs. There are also sounds when I rotate my hip joints, knees, and ankles. Doctor, can...