Georgia Trend Names Two Atlanta Brain and Spine Care Physicians as 2020 Top Neurological Surgeons
Roger H. Frankel, M.D. and David M. Benglis, Jr., M.D. were recently named as 2020 Top Neurological Surgeons by Georgia Trend magazine.
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Malignant Spinal Tumors and Their Treatment
A malignant spinal tumor is, by definition, cancerous. These tumors can be aggressive and spread to other areas of the body. A primary spinal tumor is one that originates in the spine. These are relatively rare. A...
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May Is Brain Tumor Awareness Month
The National Brain Tumor Society recognizes May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness, increase the public’s knowledge, and encourage the tools needed to take appropriate action. A brain tumor is...
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Are Synovial Cysts Dangerous?
Synovial cysts are fluid filled sacs that can develop on the spine. They most often affect the facet joints of the lumbar (lower) spine. These cysts are relatively uncommon and are not cancerous. Individuals may have a synovial...
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Bone Spurs and Back Pain
Bone spurs, known medically as osteophytes, are bony growths that usually develop slowly over time along bones. They do not really resemble pointed spurs but are generally smooth and round. Spinal bone spurs may form on the vertebrae...
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What Are Pituitary Tumors?
A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth of cells on the pituitary gland. This small, bean-shaped gland is located inside the skull, just below the brain and above the nasal passages. The pituitary gland connects directly to an...
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Did My Accident Cause Whiplash?
If you suffer from neck pain following a car accident, you may have whiplash. This is a common consequence of rear-end collisions. Damage to the neck can occur even if the vehicles are traveling at low speed. Whiplash happens...
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Understanding a Scoliosis Diagnosis
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves in an abnormal, sideways position. The curvature may resemble a C shape, which is a single curve, or an S shape, which is a double curve. The S shape scoliosis would be one curve in...
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Is Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Right for You?
Minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) differs from traditional open spinal surgery in two important ways. The incision made by the neurosurgeon will be smaller, and the instruments or tools used in the surgery will be smaller. The...
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Osteoporosis and Spinal Compression Fractures
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that results in a thinning of the bones. It occurs when the body makes too little bone or when the bones lose density and mass. In osteoporosis, the bones weaken, become brittle, and are more likely to...
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Are You Bothered by Numbness or Tingling?
Numbness or tingling (paresthesia) can be an annoying, temporary issue or a chronic problem that interferes with daily activities. Many occurrences are not a serious cause for concern, and symptoms will go away on their own. However...
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Understanding Nerve Compression and Sciatic Pain
Many people will suffer from sciatica at some point in their lives. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, running from the lower spine behind each hip, and down the buttocks and legs to the feet. Sciatic pain occurs when there...
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