Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 9

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...

MRI of the brain revealed the presence of a cyst? Hello Doctor, I had a brain MRI at the end of March, and the report indicated a suspected arachnoid cyst or mega cisterna magna in the posterior fossa of the cerebellar tonsils. 1. What treatment options are available for this...

Head trauma I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms that could be associated with a concussion, especially given the impact to your head and the subsequent headache, dizziness, and bruising near your ...

Head injury I would like to consult a doctor. My grandmother, who is 80 years old, fell at home on the morning of May 18, 2022, around 9 AM. She hit her head and developed a bump. When we helped her up, she mentioned that the area where she was hit felt numb and was slightly pain...

Spinal surgery Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing pain and numbness in his legs, which radiates from his lower back to the soles of his feet. He was diagnosed at the hospital with degeneration of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae, causing nerve compression. He subs...

Spinal surgery Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing pain and numbness in his legs, which radiates from his lower back down to the soles of his feet. After being diagnosed at the hospital, it was determined that the degeneration of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae wa...

Is Dymista suitable for me? Hello Doctor: Below is my recent biopsy report. I was diagnosed with a grade II oligodendroglioma 18 years ago, and I have undergone surgery and radiation therapy. This time, the tumor has grown in the brainstem area, compressing the brainstem, and no ...

An 85-year-old woman with chronic subdural hematoma? Dear Director Zhang, I apologize for troubling you. My mother-in-law has been suffering from dementia for a long time and is unable to express her pain. She fell in her backyard on April 23. The symptoms observed that day wer...

Cerebral edema and spinal surgery? Hello: Eight months ago, a neurosurgeon told my mother that she had cerebral edema and needed surgery. At that time, my mother (80 years old) showed no symptoms, so we did not take it seriously. Now she is walking unsteadily and appears to be be...

Treatment and Sequelae of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage Hello Doctor: The patient was involved in a car accident in Pingtung on April 28 and was required to be transferred to a hospital in the city with a neurosurgery department due to their residence in a mountainous area. T...

Diagnosis Certificate Content Hello, doctor. My mother was in a car accident recently, resulting in a 5 cm laceration on her head that has been treated. During the emergency visit, the emergency physician clearly stated that she had a concussion, but the diagnosis certificate doe...

The rehabilitation time after surgery for chronic subdural hematoma can vary depending on the individual patient's condition, the extent of the surgery, and any underlying health issues. Generally, patients may require several weeks to a few months of rehabilitation to regai...

Hydrocephalus: Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the optimal timing for surgery in cases of hydrocephalus. I have seen information suggesting that it should be addressed as soon as possible, but due to the need to arrange for hospitalization, it has been three weeks and my ...

Postoperative condition not improved after posterior ligament surgery? Hello Doctor: I underwent surgery due to calcification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in my cervical spine, specifically at the C3-4-5 levels, where an artificial disc was placed at the C4 level. It ha...

A long journey to seek medical care? Dear Dr. Lai, As previously mentioned (<a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/177636">#177636</a>), the patient's mother wishes to transfer to a nearby hospital for medication due to safety concerns. However, the patie...

Neurofibromas are benign tumors that arise from the nerve sheath, primarily composed of Schwann cells, fibroblasts, and other cell types. They are commonly associated with neurofibromatos Hello, doctor. Previously, my mother was diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma after a brain...

Surgical Issues in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Doctor, I previously asked about my carpal tunnel issue. If I decide to have surgery (I am currently undergoing rehabilitation), I have recently been experiencing pain that extends from my wrist to my arm. Today, I received an injection a...

Surgical Issues in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Doctor, I previously inquired about my carpal tunnel issue. If I decide to undergo surgery (I am currently in rehabilitation), I have recently been experiencing pain extending from my wrist to my arm. Today, I received an injection and co...

Clamping surgery Hello Doctor: My mother underwent a craniotomy on March 15, with the surgery performed on the 16th. After the surgery, the doctor reported that it was very successful, with no bleeding and the aneurysm was clipped. She was then moved to the intensive care unit fo...

Surgical Issues in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Consulting a physician: If I have carpal tunnel syndrome but the symptoms are not yet severe (such as muscle atrophy, instability when holding objects, etc.), can I consider surgery? Both of my hands are affected (last year, nerve conduct...