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A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a device that is used to relieve pressure on the brain that is caused by the accumulation of tube fluid. VP shunting is primarily a procedure used to treat a condition called hydrocephalus. This condition occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid gets collected in the brain ventricles. The fluid mainly acts as a delivery system for the nutrients required by the brain.   However, when this normal flow is disturbed, this accumulation of fluid can prove to be very harmful as it exerts pressure on brain tissues. To treat this condition, a VP shunt is placed inside one of the ventricles to stop the fluid from accumulating. In this blog, we will look more into the procedure of placing a VP shunt, recovery after the surgery, and the risks associated with it.   Symptoms of Hydrocephalus   The common symptoms of hydrocephalus include: ●        Larger head size ●        Seizures ●        Headaches ●        Excessive sleepiness ●        Poor appetite

Scoliosis is a condition when your spine develops an unnatural curve with a rotation and a minimum Cobb angle measurement of 10 degrees. Since the disease comes with a rotational element, it becomes a 3-dimensional condition. It means that the spines just do not bend unnaturally to one side but also twist from back to front and front to back.  In this blog we will explore more about scoliosis spine surgery in India , its recovery timeframe and what are the alternatives available to cure the condition besides surgery.   What is Cobb Angle?   Cobb angle is the orthopedic gold standard that is required in the assessment of scoliosis and it is used to determine the severity of the condition. Based on the Cobb angle, scoliosis is categorized as: ●        Mild Scoliosis: In mild scoliosis, the Cobb angle measurement is between 10 to 25 degrees. ●        Moderate Scoliosis: In this, the Cobb angle measurement is between 25 and 40 degrees. ●        Severe Scoliosis: Patients suffer

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that provide movement and feeling to the arm, hands, and shoulder. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are compressed, stretched, or ripped apart from the spinal cord. Minor injuries are caused due contact sports like football or cricket. The most severe brachial plexus injuries result from an automobile or motorcycle accident. The injuries cut off the communication between the spinal cord and the arm, hand, or wrist. The injury may lead to loss of sensation in the area. Brachial Plexus injury treatment depends on the type of injury and where it is originating from. Let us look more into the symptoms and causes of the injury through this article.   Types of Brachial Plexus Injuries   Brachial Plexus injuries are categorized on how the nerves are damaged and also depend on the severity of the injury. ●        Stretch: When the nerves are stretched to the point of injury, it is called neuropraxia. It is of two types: compr

A brain tumor is the growth of cells in the brain or near it. The anatomy of the brain is highly complex, with different parts responsible for different functions of the nervous system. Brain tumors can develop in any part of the brain including the protective lining, skull base, brainstem, nasal cavity, and many other areas. There are approximately 120 different types of brain tumors depending on the tissue they arise from. In this article, we will delve into the types, symptoms, and causes of brain tumors. Types of Brain Tumors- Exploring the Diverse Types Brain Tumors are of two types: ●        Benign: These types of brain tumors grow slowly and have well-defined borders. They do not invade nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body. However, these tumors can still cause numerous problems by pressing the surrounding structures of the brain. ●        Malignant: T hese brain tumors on the other hand are cancerous and grow very rapidly. They invade the nearby areas and