lineurosurgeon Archives - Borimir Darakchiev MD

What is Metastatic Brain Tumor?

webguy_admin99 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:55:23 +0000

A metastatic brain tumor originates from cancer cells elsewhere in the body, such as the lung, breast, kidney or skin, and spreads through the bloodstream to the brain. Treatment options vary depending on the tumor type, size and location; whether the tumor has spread, and the age and health of the person. A brain biopsy [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

webguy_admin99 — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:35:20 +0000

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the Median nerve in the wrist. The actual carpal tunnel structure is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of the wrist. This structure protects the nerve, as well as the tendons tasked with bending the fingers. Patients suffering from this condition [...]

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Causes Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

webguy_admin99 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:54:30 +0000

The ulnar nerve, the primary nerve in the arm, starts in the neck, travels under muscles on the inside of your forearm, through your wrist, and into your hand on the side of the palm with the little finger. As the nerve enters the hand, it travels through another tunnel (Guyon's canal). This nerve [...]

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Hemifacial spasm (HFS)

webguy_admin99 — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:15:05 +0000

Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is an involuntary twitching or contraction of the facial muscles on one side of the face. Some people refer to hemifacial spasms as lip muscle spasms. The spasms are painless but can be embarrassing and interfere with normal expression and movement. Middle-aged and elderly women are the most often affected by [...]

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What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

webguy_admin99 — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:08:08 +0000

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), is a condition of excruciating facial pain coming from compression of the trigeminal nerve, which starts near the top of the ear and splits in three, toward the eye, cheek and jaw. It may involve one, two or rarely all three branches of the nerve and infrequently occurs on both sides [...]

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