Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 4

Cervical intervertebral disc herniation compression Approximately 8-9 years ago, an MRI examination revealed herniated discs at the C3-4-5-6 levels, which are compressing the nerves and causing symptoms of pain and numbness in the left shoulder, neck, arm, and fingers. After unde...

Cerebral hemorrhage caused by a fall? Dear Deputy Director, My grandfather is 71 years old and has high blood pressure, but he is physically strong. On November 4th, he slipped on gravel while trying to catch a dog that had run out of the house and collided with a post. While wa...

Cervical and lumbar spine compression? About 8-9 years ago, I underwent an MRI examination which revealed herniated discs at the C3-4-5-6 levels causing compression. At that time, my main symptoms included numbness and pain in my left arm and fingers, along with occasional tingli...

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage My child experienced spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in high school and has undergone craniotomy. Currently, their condition is stable, but the cause of the bleeding remains unidentified. We have scheduled regular follow-up appointments e...

Numbness in the second toe? About two months ago, I noticed decreased sensation in the second toe of my right foot. I initially thought it was due to diabetes, but blood tests came back normal. After a month, the sensation in the second toe of my left foot suddenly decreased and ...

Head injury, with pain at the site of impact? Hello, doctor. On August 26, while playing on a water slide, I may have slid down incorrectly and hit the back of my head against the slide. At that moment, I felt pain, but there were no other obvious discomforts. Later, the impact p...

A baseball hit on the top of the head? Three days ago, I was hit on the forehead just above the hairline (toward the right) by a high fly ball. At the moment of impact, the upper half of my right eye's field of vision was normal, while the lower half was completely black and...

Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula Hello Dr. Chang: My husband (37 years old) previously had an intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula and underwent surgery (with coils and stents placed in the cerebral vasculature). Recently, he has been experiencing pain in his shoulder...

Please inquire about residual hippocampal fissure? Hello, doctor. Regarding the MRI findings, is there a need for special management for the 1.5 cm right hippocampal sulcus remnant cyst?

Head injury Doctor, I bumped the area around my temple against a classmate's forehead while playing basketball yesterday. At the moment of impact, I was fully conscious, and there hasn't been any swelling since then. However, when I got home, my entire head started to f...

Cervical cone issue Last year, I experienced tinnitus in my left ear, neck pain, and left chest tightness, so I visited the outpatient department of neurosurgery. The doctor requested a cervical MRI, and the report is as follows: **Summary of Imaging Findings** Multiplanar mu...

I hit the upper left side of my head; is there a possibility of a brain hemorrhage, and can the swelling be reduced? Doctor, I apologize for the interruption! Last night around 9 PM, while bending down to return the communal laundry basket in the laundry room of my dormitory, I a...

Cervical intervertebral disc compressing the nerve? Hello, I would like to ask if it is normal to experience mild fever symptoms after undergoing cervical radiofrequency ablation for nerve block and epidural injection yesterday. My temperature was around 37.2 to 37.7 degrees Cels...

Head issues Hello Doctor, two years ago at school, I was struck twice on the right side of my head near the frontal bone by an emotionally agitated classmate using a wooden broom, which broke in the process. At the time, I only experienced bleeding and no other discomfort. After ...

Subdural hematoma and hydrocephalus? Dear Vice President, 1. My father had a history of stroke due to hypertension seven years ago. The medical advice indicated that the bleeding was minimal, and he was observed for spontaneous absorption without surgery. He has left-sided hemip...

Slipped in the bathroom and hit the back of the head? On July 22, I went on a two-day pilgrimage. On the first night, I slipped and fell in the bathroom, hitting the back of my head. I went to Asia University Hospital for evaluation and was diagnosed with a mild concussion. Three...

Postoperative leg weakness after spinal surgery? Hello, Vice Dean Zhang. I have undergone three surgeries for lumbar spine issues at the L4-L5 level. The first surgery involved a Romeo clamp and screws, which became loose and caused nerve pain. The second surgery reinforced the c...

Microdiscectomy for L5-S1 Disc Herniation in Athletes Hello Doctor, I had a microdiscectomy for an L5-S1 herniated disc at the end of June. Since the herniated portion was quite large, I would like to ask you: 1. How long will it take before I can engage in intense exercise? 2. W...

Regarding head injuries? Dear Doctor, My mother bumped her head against a clothesline (metal) last Thursday or Friday. After the incident, she applied some medication herself, cooked dinner, and went to bed without eating. This morning, she felt very dizzy and nauseous and final...

It seems to be a sacral dimple? Hello, I would like to inquire about a depression I have on my buttocks. I initially thought it was something everyone had, but later realized it was different. After researching online, it seems to resemble a sacral dimple. The depression is locat...