Cerebral Arteriogram
Detailed information on cerebral arteriogram, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.
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Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
In computed tomography, the X-ray beam moves in a circle around the body. This allows many different views of the spine. The X-ray information is sent to a computer that interprets the data and displays it in a two-dimensional form on a monitor.
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Craniotomy
Detailed information on craniotomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the brain, and an illustration of an example of a craniotomy procedure
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Detailed information on electroencephalogram (EEG), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.
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Electromyography (EMG) Podcast
Electromyography measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities.
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Electronystagmography (ENG) Podcast
Detailed information on electronystagmography (ENG), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the ear.
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Endovascular Coiling Podcast
Endovascular coiling is a procedure performed to block blood flow into a brain aneurysm, a weakened area in the wall of an artery.
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Evoked Potentials Studies
Detailed information on evoked potentials studies, including the types of studies, reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care
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Gamma Knife Podcast
Gamma Knife radiosurgery doesn’t involve actual surgery, nor is the Gamma Knife an actual knife. This procedure uses beams of highly focused gamma rays to treat small- to medium-sized lesions, usually in the brain.
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Lumbar Puncture (LP)
Detailed information on lumbar puncture, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine and the lumbar puncture procedure.
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Myelogram
A myelogram is used to evaluate abnormalities of the spinal canal, including the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues.
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X-rays of the Skull
Detailed information on x-ray of the skull, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the bones of the skull.
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