Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 8

Cervical and lumbar spine issues after a car accident? A month ago, I was in a motorcycle accident where a motorcycle suddenly came out in front of me. I braked hard, and both myself and the motorcycle fell to the right, with my body impacting the ground on the right side, includ...

Intracranial vascular tumor The patient has suffered from an aneurysm compressing the brainstem, resulting in severe flattening of the brainstem. Upon seeking help from a certain hospital, the doctor indicated that there was no intention to treat the aneurysm and only removed a o...

Head trauma Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I hit my forehead, and there was a large swelling on my head. A month later, it still hurts, and the pain has even spread to my ear. There was a moment when I couldn't see out of one eye, and my ear was slightly hard of hearing. ...

Post-spinal surgery symptoms include leg numbness, weakness, and muscle tightness? Hello, Director Zhang! I am a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent spinal surgery on July 11 for spondylolisthesis and spinal instability. The procedure involved a spinal fusion with scr...

I have been feeling that my right eye is not fully open for a long time? Hello, doctor. For the past three months, I have been experiencing a sensation where my right eye does not fully open upon waking up (it feels like it only opens about 80-90%). This results in my left eye ap...

After the car accident, there is a tingling sensation in the arms and legs? A family member was in a car accident and is experiencing a tingling sensation in their arms and legs, but their grip strength is normal. An X-ray of the hand was taken and no issues were found. Initially...

Postoperative symptoms after brain tumor surgery? Hello, doctor. After undergoing brain tumor resection surgery last June, I have been experiencing persistent symptoms of tinnitus and facial numbness. Could this be due to nerve damage during the surgery, or is it a problem relate...

Can I perform lumbar stretching rehabilitation after having undergone lumbar spine surgery? Hello doctor, my father had surgery on his lumbar spine several years ago and had bone screws placed. Now he is experiencing numbness in both legs. He consulted an orthopedic doctor who me...

Cerebral hemorrhage in the superficial region of the right hemisphere in an 80-year-old patient? Hello, Doctor: My mother had a 60cc hemorrhage in the right cerebral hemisphere on July 23, 2022. It has not affected her motor strength, but she has been sleeping a lot. She responds...

After a head injury, the swelling has not subsided and dizziness has worsened? Hello Doctor: My mother (63 years old) slipped and fell in the bathroom a week ago, hitting the back left side of her head (no external injury but with noticeable swelling). She immediately went to the...

Hydrocephalus, resulting in complete body paralysis and loss of consciousness? My mother is 84 years old. In early May of this year, she underwent surgery for a brain hemorrhage at Shin Kong Hospital. After being discharged, she had a urinary catheter in place, was conscious, and...

Craniopharyngioma I recently had surgery and have been discharged from the hospital. I've noticed that the soles of my feet feel numb quite frequently, which has been happening for a long time and is affecting my sleep. Could this be a neurological issue or a vascular proble...

Head trauma Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I was struck on the head by a metal pipe while working. At the time, I was unsure if there was any damage, so I went to an orthopedic doctor for an X-ray. The doctor said there were no fractures in my skull. After two months, I consulted ...

My son has a lateral protrusion in his lumbar spine that feels like fluid-filled tissue when pressed? My son has a lateral protrusion in the lumbar region that feels like fluid upon palpation, and the skin is reddened. What could be the possible conditions? I have taken photos, b...

Follow-up for traumatic intracranial hemorrhage? On May 22, my mother was involved in a car accident and was sent to the hospital. She suffered a right skull fracture, traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, and contusion with hemorrhage in ...

Spinal fusion self-funded implants Hello, Director Zhang! I have rheumatoid arthritis and the following conditions: my bone density is relatively okay, but I have vertebral slippage, spinal instability, vertebral collapse, and a herniated disc, which necessitates spinal fusion su...

Duration of dizziness in cerebral hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, my mother was in a car accident on June 17th in the afternoon. She suffered a direct impact to her head, and after an emergency CT scan, it was found that she had slight intracranial hemorrhage. After evaluation by the e...

Brain cyst A 13-year-old has experienced a cerebral hemorrhage and underwent external drainage. During surgery, a benign cyst was discovered but was ruptured by the blood. The doctor recommended placing a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, which would be a lifelong procedure. After care...

Head injury on May 30, 2022? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on May 30th. I was hit on the head by the lid of a large green garbage bin at a landfill, which fell at a 90-degree angle (I was trying to retrieve something I accidentally threw awa...

Abnormal brain function? 1. Can tooth extraction lead to the aforementioned brain issues? 2. Could the extraction of two molars at once have caused damage to the brain? 3. If tooth extraction does not cause any brain damage, what could explain my current condition? I was very...