Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...

Purpose: Currently, detethering surgery (DS) is the modality most extensively utilized to treat primary tethered cord syndrome (TCS). Disappointingly, some children without bladder impairment showed a ...

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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): A clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and protection. Ultrasound Guidance: The use of ultrasound imaging to assist in the accurate ...

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Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have designed process that uses ultrasound to modify the behavior of cancer-fighting T cells by increasing their cell permeability. They targeted freshly isolated ...

The lower extremities and gluteal folds should be evaluated for asymmetry, which might be evidence of tethered cord ... anomalies of the spinal cord. Renal ultrasound is an excellent screening ...

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ABSTRACT: One serious lesion to the central nervous system is spinal cord injury (SCI). Due to its intricate pathophysiological mechanisms and the irreparability of nerve cells, conventional ...

The spinal cord is covered by Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) to protect the cord. This fluid is covered by a plastic layer called a durometer. When there is an injury, such as stabbing in Saif Ali Khan’s ...

Your doctor will ensure that the needle is positioned between your spinal cord and the cord’s covering or the meninges when drawing fluid. The whole procedure typically takes about 15 to 20 ...