Spine Surgery Archives - Borimir Darakchiev MD https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/tag/spine-surgery/ Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:29:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Spinal Spurs https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/spinal-spurs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spinal-spurs Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:51:34 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2456 Spinal spurs are bony growths that can develop on the vertebrae, or bones, of the spine. They are most common in the neck and lower back, and can occur for a variety of reasons, including aging, wear and tear, and injury. In some cases, spinal spurs do not cause any symptoms. However, if they [...]

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]]> Cauda Equina Syndrome https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/cauda-equina-syndrome/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cauda-equina-syndrome Fri, 26 May 2023 04:51:53 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2134 Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious neurological condition that occurs when the nerve roots of the cauda equina, a bundle of nerves located at the lower end of the spinal cord, become compressed or damaged. The cauda equina is responsible for transmitting nerve signals to and from the lower extremities, pelvic [...]

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]]> What Is a Neurosurgeon? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/what-is-a-neurosurgeon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-neurosurgeon Thu, 25 May 2023 05:11:06 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2139 A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They are highly trained and skilled in performing surgical procedures to treat a wide range of conditions, both congenital (present at birth) and acquired. Neurosurgeons undergo extensive [...]

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]]> What Is the Difference Between a Neurologist And a Neurosurgeon? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-neurologist-and-a-neurosurgeon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-difference-between-a-neurologist-and-a-neurosurgeon Fri, 19 May 2023 05:17:47 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2143 A neurologist is a specialist who diagnoses, treats and manages conditions that affect your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). A neurologist doesn’t perform surgery. A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats nervous system conditions through both surgical and nonsurgical therapies. If you have a medical condition or injury that affects your nervous system, you [...]

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