What is spinal cord neurostimulation? Spinal cord neurostimulation, also known as posterior cord stimulation, consists of the surgical implantation of one or more electrodes in the epidural space or in peripheral nerves in order to send electrical impulses that inhibit painful impulses from the spinal cord. This surgery is recommended for patients suffering from chronic … Read more
Hypoacusis is the decrease in hearing capacity, that is, more decibels are needed to hear the same as a person with normal hearing. Its causes are various, although we can group them into three main groups: 1) Perceptual hearing loss, which affects the auditory nerve and its derivations in the central nervous system. 2) Transmission … Read more
What is epidurolysis? Epidurolysis is a diagnostic test that consists of endoscopy of the epidural space (part of the vertebra outside the dura mater). Epidurolysis is an interventional technique that has been performed since the late 1980s to relieve back and/or limb pain. It is especially indicated in patients who present fibrosis imprisoning the nerves … Read more
Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is one of the most common procedures performed on the face and should be performed by a surgeon with extensive training in both aesthetics and nasal functionality. There are several reasons why a person wants to undergo a rhinoplasty, such as: dissatisfaction with the nose with which they were born, changes … Read more
What is morphine treatment? It is a treatment that is performed to reduce moderate to severe pain. Morphine is only used to reduce pain that is so severe that it cannot be controlled by the use of other analgesic drugs. Morphine is a very strong treatment, from the opiate family, and is used to treat … Read more
Chronic pain has gone from being a symptom to a disease of great complexity, since it not only affects the physical well-being of the patient, but also interacts in a complex way with psychological and social factors. The patient not only feels the pain; the affected person suffers, sees how his or her quality of … Read more
Last Sunday, April 26, deconfinement began for children under the age of 14, who for one hour a day and no more than one kilometer away from their homes, can go for a walk and enjoy the outdoors, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. However, having been one of the countries where the greatest mobility … Read more
A sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in body tissues such as muscle or bone. Thus, distinctions are made between sarcomas based on where they originate, and they are classified into two groups: bone tissue sarcomas and soft tissue sarcoma. Bone tissue sarcomas Sarcoma of bone tissue has its origin in connective tissue, … Read more
What is epidural infiltration? Epidural infiltration is the dosage of a strong anti-inflammatory drug that acts directly in the area closest to the spinal cord, specifically around it. This particular space is called the epidural space. This infiltration temporarily relieves inflammation or pain in the extremities or spine. This injection can confirm the specific place … Read more
Life expectancy has increased progressively in recent years. In Spain, the life expectancy of women and men in the period between 1992 and 2012 has gone from 80.7 and 73.5 years to 85.1 and 79.4 years respectively, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). We are living longer and we want to … Read more