Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 12

Cervical spine surgery I am scheduled for artificial disc replacement surgery next week, but I found limited information online. I have a few questions: 1) Out-of-pocket expenses: I currently know that the artificial disc itself is an out-of-pocket expense, but are there any ot...

Symptoms of occipital neuralgia? Hello doctor, about a week ago (07/03), I started feeling a painful, swollen lump near the left back of my head close to my neck. The next day, I began to experience scalp pain and some tingling sensations. After researching online, I suspected it...

Head trauma Hello, today (June 7) around noon, I lost control of my emotions and self-harmed by hitting my head against a wall, pulling my hair, and repeatedly striking the edge of my desk and the wooden door of my wardrobe. The areas impacted on my head include: forehead, back o...

Cervical osteophytes Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my mother who is 64 years old. She underwent cervical spine surgery for bone spurs ten years ago. Last year, she fell and started experiencing numbness and pain in her fingers again. It was later discovered that the...

Regarding post-concussion syndrome? Excuse me, may I ask if a concussion syndrome only occurs when there is trauma to the head, or are there other causes as well? Additionally, what are the criteria for diagnosing concussion syndrome? If a car accident victim insists on experienc...

Postoperative care after vertebral arch dislocation surgery? After previously falling on my butt due to an unstable chair, I have been experiencing soreness and pain in my legs, which is more pronounced when sitting. The discomfort is felt in my thighs, calves, and the joints in ...

Inquire about the possibility of osteomyelitis? Hello, doctor. My family member (female, approximately 60 years old) is currently experiencing cervical spine pain and underwent an X-ray examination. Within the past 1-2 months, the cervical vertebrae from C5 to C7 have progressed ...

Dizziness after a concussion? My mother, who is 70 years old, fell and injured the back of her head before the Lunar New Year this year, resulting in a laceration that required three stitches. A CT scan and X-ray revealed that there was no injury or bleeding in the skull or brain...

Post-operative muscle cramps in the right leg following a herniated disc surgery? Hello Doctor: My father is 73 years old. After undergoing surgery for a herniated disc last month, he has been experiencing intermittent cramps and spasms in his right leg about two weeks post-opera...

Trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor, since last month, I have been experiencing severe pain in my right molars. I initially thought it was periodontal disease or cavities, so I visited a dental clinic. However, both clinics assessed that my dental condition was excellent and found...

Cognitive and behavioral dysfunction after brain surgery, leading to an inability to perform activities of daily living? Hello Doctor, my father experienced symptoms such as tremors, fainting, and general weakness in January, leading to multiple hospital visits. Initially, an EEG...

Issues related to patients' verbal expression, responses, and changes in personality? Doctor: Hello. I am one of the primary caregivers for the patient. The patient has a tumor in the left temporal lobe measuring 7.69 cm, which was surgically removed and confirmed to be a gl...

Compression fracture of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) with nerve compression? Hello Dr. Lai, my mother is 75 years old. Six months ago, she began experiencing cramping pain in the upper abdomen and near the sides of her rib cage. After undergoing a spinal MRI at Chang Gung Mem...

Is performing a ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery helpful for regaining consciousness in a patient who has been in a semi-comatose state for nearly four months? My father is 69 years old and underwent surgery for a meningioma nearly four months ago. After the surgery, he experie...

What are the recovery issues after brain hemorrhage surgery? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who is 64 years old. At the beginning of the month, she suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and was taken to the hospital, where surgery was required. The surgery went smoot...

Management of Hydrocephalus Hello Doctor, my father-in-law is currently about 75 years old. He suffered a brain injury and hydrocephalus from a car accident in 2004, and underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement (initially with an adjustable shunt that was removed due to inf...

Head impact from a car accident? Hello, Doctor: My mother (71 years old) was in a car accident on February 5th, where she sustained a blow to the left front side of her head. A CT scan was performed that day, and the emergency physician noted a slight bleeding (the images showed ...

Cranial reconstruction How long does it take for an autologous cranial bone graft to be absorbed in a 52-year-old female?

Postoperative Issues Following Discectomy In September 2020, my father was admitted to the emergency room due to acute pain from a herniated disc (L4/L5) and underwent a discectomy with the placement of a spacer. Immediately after the surgery, his symptoms improved significantly,...

Tinnitus consultation My father experienced nerve compression at cervical vertebrae 4, 5, and 6 in September 2017, which caused pain and numbness in his shoulders, neck, back, and elbows. Initially, the cause of his condition was unclear, leading to a frantic search for treatment...