Arteriovenous malformations = Tangle of abnormal blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord AVM are rare, complex vascular structures that can occur within the parenchyma (ie pial malformations), dura, or both. Most commonly patients present with seizures or symptoms resulting from hemorrhage. Presentation: Hemorrhage- 53% Seizures- 20-25% Headaches Learning disorders- thought to be secondary…
Cervical Radiculopathy = Pain down the arms from compression of the nerves in the neck Many people suffer from neck pain and this can be from a wide variety of causes. The most common cause that neurosurgeons treat is from a condition known as cervical radiculopathy. The brain sends signals through nerves in the spinal…