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Do I Need Surgery for My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Condition?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects roughly one to five percent of the population, making this hand condition fairly common. CTS typically occurs due to repetitive motions and actions, including typing, writing, sports, and more. The symptoms include severe pain, limited mobility, and numbness, making it difficult to treat or manage without proper medical intervention.

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What Are the Signs of Parkinson’s Disease, and How Can It Be Treated?

While there are about 500,000 new diagnosed cases of Parkinson’s disease (also referred to as PD) every year, it’s estimated that more than one million Americans suffer from it. The figure takes into account the fact that about half of those who suffer from the condition go undiagnosed. Parkinson’s is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders in people over the age of 60, and it affects everything from neurological to motor functions.

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What Are Some of the Most Common Neurosurgical Procedures?

Neurosurgery specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorders, and injuries to the brain, spine, and spinal cord as well as the connected nerves that run throughout the body. Whenever you have a condition that affects your brain, back, or nerves, it falls under neurosurgery. With its wide scope, there are some very common neurosurgical procedures that are relatively routine and necessary to treat patients with a wide range of health issues and conditions.

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