CNS Blog
“Lumbarised S1” – The transitional (potentially mobile) lumbosacral segment and its excellent fixation via “double-ALIF”.
This man in his 40s, Patient “X”, presented with progressive low back pain and sciatica. The MRI below shows the dark “desiccated” discs (deranged by LOSS of hydration and height, and hence also their normal cushioning function) at “L4/5 and L5/S1” (in red dashed circle), with a forward slip (magenta dashed arrow, below) of his […]
Read MoreBrachial Plexopathy versus Cervical Radiculopathy
The brachial plexus (one for the left and one for the right arm) is a nerve bundle network lying between the lower front side of the neck and around the clavicle (collar bone). It connects nerve roots C5,6,7,8 and T1 (all from the side of the spinal cord) to the muscles of the shoulder girdle, […]
Read MoreCNS Neurosurgery & our excellent, established telehealth/telemedicine/teleconsultation service – Videoconferencing in the COVID-19 era (but CNS has been doing this for years!)
[Updated 2 September, 2020] We’re all living in and experiencing a very difficult situation, globally, and I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. CNS Neurosurgery remains open for business in this COVID-19 era, including for urgent surgeries. We have rapidly and effectively adapted, as we know that we, too, provide essential […]
Read MoreCNS Neurosurgery’s COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Current Rooms & Pre-Operative Protocol (2020-2022)
[Updated May, 2022] Dear patients, doctors and IME clients/assessees, We hope you are well and safe. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we remained (and remain) open for business, and as a Practice we have performed very well for our patients during challenging circumstances for all of us. Please visit our CONTACT page for details of our […]
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