Items Tagged ‘Neurosurgery’
January 9, 2019
Using the Art of Medicine to Overcome Fear of Surgery
For years, artist Jennifer Hunter harbored an intense fear of surgery and lived with chronic pain. When the pain became debilitating, she decided to find a way to use her art to manage her anxiety.
Tags: disckectomy, Dr. Jeremy Fogelson, Neurosurgery, Spinal Fusion
December 5, 2018
Headaches Gone, Independence Restored
Michelle Griffis battled debilitating headaches for more than a year. But after several neurosurgeries and care from a multidisciplinary team at Mayo Clinic, she’s made a full recovery. Now Michelle and her son are back to exploring their world together.
Tags: Dr. Cody Nesvick, Dr. W. Richard Marsh, Laminectomy, Neurosurgery
November 19, 2018
Making Music Again After Bidding a Tumor Goodbye
After months of living with sharp, shooting pain in her arm, Corrine Craig sought help at Mayo Clinic. Her care and treatment by a multidisciplinary team took away the pain and allowed the piano player to return to the pastime she loves.
Tags: Dr. Pelagia Kouloumberis, Dr. Shelley Noland, Neurosurgery, Schwannoma
August 27, 2018
Diagnosis and treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus for Robert Richter meant the difference between being confined to a wheelchair and being able to actively enjoy his life.
Tags: Dr. Benjamin Elder, Dr. Christopher Boes, Dr. David Jones, Dr. Jeremy Cutsforth-Gregory, Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford, Dr. Shannon Chiu, Hydrocephalus, Neurosurgery, Normal pressure hydrocephalus
August 10, 2018
Early Detection Sparks Swift Treatment for Brain Aneurysm
Keith Bruno’s family history of aneurysms prompted his primary care physician to order a CT scan during a routine physical. That test and the surgery that followed it saved Keith’s life.
Tags: Brain Aneurysm, Dr. Bernard Bendok, Dr. Pelagia Kouloumberis, Dr. Richard Engle, Neurosurgery
August 9, 2018
Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Puts Fear and Pain in the Past
Michele Krause’s fear of surgery prevented her from seeking a surgical remedy for her back pain for years. All of that began to change when she heard a Mayo Clinic surgeon explain a less-invasive procedure.
Tags: Dr. Mohamad Bydon, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Neurosurgery, Spinal Fusion
February 24, 2018
Comprehensive Care Returns Teacher’s Focus to Her Love of Learning
Two troubling diagnoses had Erika Bauserman worried about her future. Her care team at Mayo Clinic took care of both medical problems so Erika could put her health concerns behind her.
Tags: Brain tumors, cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Betty Kim, Dr. Elizabeth Rauschenberger, Dr. Matthew Thomas, MayoClinicFL, Neurosurgery, oncology, Surgery
February 5, 2018
Neurosurgery Frees Patient From 15 Years of Debilitating Pain
Gloria Hughes endured episodes of terrible pain for more than a decade before a chance meeting between her local physician and a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon finally paved the way for desperately needed relief.
Tags: Dr. Richard Zimmerman, Neurosurgery, The Village at Mayo Clinic
September 15, 2017
Neurosurgery Frees Peggy Lang From Constant Pain
Diagnosed with a rare condition that affected her neck muscles, Peggy Lang suffered for years with debilitating headaches, tremors and dizzy spells. But surgery at Mayo Clinic relieved her symptoms, allowing her to enjoy life once again.
Tags: Cervical dystonia, Dr. Robert Spinner, Neurosurgery, Spasmodic torticollis
July 26, 2017
Spinal Surgery Saves Teen Swimmer’s Mobility
When the position of his spine unexpectedly changed, 13-year-old Albert Mansour was unable to walk without discomfort. Using a unique surgical approach, Mayo Clinic surgeons were able to successfully repair Albert’s spine and relieve his pain.
Tags: Dr. Jeremy Fogelson, Dr. Todd Milbrandt, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery