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Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery
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2020
Simulation of complex, high-risk procedures is critical to the education of medical trainees. A protocol for simulator-based endovascular neurosurgery training in a controlled academic environment is described. The protocol includes stepwise guidelines for trainees of varying levels, with a discussion of the advantages and limitations of this model.
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A Contusion Model of Severe Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
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2013
A contusion model of severe spinal cord injury is described. Detailed pre-operative, operative and post-operative steps are described to obtain a consistent model.
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Multicolor 3D Printing of Complex Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgery
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2020
The protocol describes the fabrication of fully colored three-dimensional prints of patient-specific, anatomical skull models to be used for surgical simulation. The crucial steps of combining different imaging modalities, image segmentation, three-dimensional model extraction, and production of the prints are explained.
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Acute and Chronic Tactile Sensory Testing after Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
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2012
We describe two tactile sensory testing methods for acute or chronic periods of spinal cord injury in rats. These validated procedures can detect the development and maintenance of allodynia-like sensations.
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Spinal Cord Electrophysiology
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2010
A demonstration of the isolation of neonatal mouse spinal cord for electrophysiologic studies.
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Decompression targets the mechanical problem created when spinal structures press on the spinal cord or nerves. By relieving that pressure, the procedure aims to address neurological dysfunction such as pain, weakness, sensory loss, or impaired movement. This approach is relevant in conditions including spinal stenosis and herniated discs, where compression contributes to symptoms.
Decompression addresses pressure on neural tissues, whereas fixation or fusion restores spinal stability. These strategies therefore serve different but complementary purposes: one creates more space for the spinal cord or nerves, while the other supports the vertebral column when stability requires surgical correction. The selected combination depends on whether neural compression, structural instability, or both require treatment.
These approaches are intended to improve the precision and safety of spinal procedures. Microsurgery supports work around delicate neural tissues, image guidance helps direct surgical intervention, and minimally invasive techniques can limit the extent of operative access. Together, these advances may support more accurate treatment and faster recovery, although their relevance depends on the disorder and required correction.
Treatment may involve removing a lesion, extracting damaged disc material, decompressing neural structures, or combining these steps with stabilization. The operative goal is to correct the specific source of neurological dysfunction rather than apply one procedure to every disorder. This range allows treatment to address tumors, herniated discs, and other conditions affecting the spinal cord, nerves, or vertebral column.
It may be considered when a spinal disorder causes neurological dysfunction or requires surgical correction. Relevant clinical situations include spinal tumors, traumatic injuries, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions associated with pain, weakness, sensory loss, or impaired movement. These symptoms connect the anatomical problem with the need to evaluate whether surgical treatment is appropriate.
The intended outcomes include relieving pressure on neural tissues, removing a causative lesion or damaged disc, restoring spinal stability, and addressing symptoms linked to neurological dysfunction. Depending on the condition, treatment may focus on pain, weakness, sensory loss, or impaired movement. Microsurgical, image-guided, and minimally invasive approaches may also support precision and recovery.