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Educational articles for patients and companions.
Will spine surgery paralyse me?
This is the first fear for many patients, and often they never ask. The risk of nerve injury is real and worth talking about plainly with your surgeon, but fear should not make the decision for you.
ReadA disc showed on my MRI. Do I need surgery?
Disc bulges are also found in many people with no back pain. An MRI result only means something when it is read alongside your symptoms and examination.
ReadA numb hand: the neck or the wrist?
Pressure on a nerve in the neck and at the wrist can both numb the hand, but the treatments differ. A few signs help you see what your doctor is looking for.
ReadI have a headache. Is it a brain tumour?
Most headaches are not serious, and a tumour does not usually show itself with a headache alone. There are a few patterns that should be checked.
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