Boston Brain and Spine Care - Chennai

12/02/2025

NEUROVASCULAR SURGERY DAY (CME)

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08/01/2023

>> What is Craniotomy?

A craniotomy is a procedure to excise or resect brain tumours. Specialized tools are used to remove the section of bone called the bone flap. The bone flap is temporarily removed and then the expert neurosurgeons remove the tumours. Once the tumour is removed, the neurosurgeons then replace the removed part of the skull bone.
>> What are the conditions that may require Craniotomy or surgical repair?

1. Brain cancers or Brain Tumours
2. Brain Infections
3. Abscesses
4. Cerebral oedema (swelling of the brain)
5. Bleeding within the skull.
6. Blood clots
7. Epilepsy
8. Artervenious malformation (AVM)
9. Parkison’s Disease or dystonia with an internal stimulator device.
>> What are the Different Types of Craniotomy?

1. Endoscopic Craniotomy:
In this procedure, the Neurosurgeons use a surgical tool with a lighted scope and camera at the end of it. It is inserted into the skull through a small incision (cut).
2. Stereotactic Craniotomy:
A radiological scanning process such as CT scan or MRI is used to find the area of the brain needing treatment live during the surgery and in accordance, a surgery is performed.
3. Extended Bi frontal Craniotomy:
An incision (cut) is made behind the hairline to remove the bone that forms the orbital and forehead shape is removed. The tumour is then excised and later the bone is sutured back.
4. Minimally Invasive Supra-Orbital “Eyebrow” Craniotomy:
In this procedure, a small incision is made within the eyebrow to excess tumours in the frontal side of the brain. The benefits include less pain, quick recovery, and minimal scarring.
5. Retro-Sigmoid “Keyhole” Craniotomy:
In this procedure, the surgeon accesses the part of the brain from behind the ears. A small hole is made from behind the ear to access the tumour. This procedure is used to treat brain tumors that are placed on the backside of the brain.
6. Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy:
The procedure is used to access the tumours of optic nerve and the tumors in the areas near teh eyes. During the procedure, the bone between the cheek and the orbit (eye socket) is removed to access the diseased area. This is done to minimize brain damage and allow for better access to the brain.

17/11/2022

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the brain and causes recurring seizures or fits in patients. It is due to the uncontrolled increase in electrical activity in the brain that interferes with normal functioning and causes a short interruption to the relay of messages to the brain.

Symptoms: -

Sudden twitching (Uncontrollable jerking motions of the arms and legs)
Loss of consciousness
Stiff muscles
Temporary confusion
Psychological symptoms such as fear, anxiety, or déjà vu

Causes: -

It is possible to be partly caused because of genetic predispositions but most cases of epilepsy develop due to damage to the brain in the form of: -

Stroke
Brain Tumour/ Infection
Severe head injury
Drug abuse or alcohol misuse
Lack of oxygen during birth

Types of Seizures: -

They can be classified broadly into 2 categories namely:

Generalized seizures: Affects both sides of the brain.
Absence seizures – The patient starts to blink rapidly and blankly gaze
Tonic-clonic seizures – Muscle jerks or spasms, loss of consciousness, feeling exhausted.
Focal seizures: Affects one side of the brain.
Simple focal seizures – Twitching and change in sensation such as taste, smell.
Complex focal seizures – Confused/dazed and unable to respond to questions or directions for up to a few minutes.
Secondarily generalized seizures- Effects on a section of the brain but can spread from a focal seizure to a generalized seizure.

Tips for Patient and Caretakers: -

Do not skip the medications advised by doctors even if you are not having seizures.
Consult your doctor if you have any medication for other pre-existing illnesses.
Don’t drink alcohol because it provokes seizures.
Don’t restrain a person during a seizure.
Loosen any tight neckwear and gently roll the patient on one side.
Avoid putting anything in their mouth for the fear of swallowing their tongue.
Allow the patient to take ample rest.

16/10/2022

Back pain is one of the most common issue which our world is dealing with and it's an very important health issue as well which can't be neglected as ignoring it cam cause very serious problems in the future regarding our health so this day aims to educate and aware people about it.

We bring you the most amazing goolevtion of greetings which you can use to make people aware about this very important occasion of World Spine Day. So here you are gonna see some of the best wishes, messages, quotes and slogans for the day.