Neurosurgery

My interest in neurosurgery was developed during undergrad, where I studied engineering with a specific focus on microprocessors. I always knew I was an engineer type by personality – I loved to work with my hands, worked best in a team setting, and revel in the opportunity…

to reopen my case management file on Mr. Heintz, as he still requires a case manager. The previous company has closed their file. I spoke with Mr. Heintz regarding his general status and that I noted he had an upcoming appointment on June 4 with Neurosurgery. Mr. Heintz provided me with the address and reported that his aide would be transporting him to the appointment. Communication seems best with Mr. Heintz through text messages as Mr. Heintz response to them more than phone calls. Gloria…

Stereotactic Neurosurgery The stereotactic neurosurgery process uses a 3-dimensional imaging system to enhance the diagnosis and surgical capabilities of the surgeon to make ablations, lesions, biopsy, injection, implantation, simulation and radio-surgery of the affected part. This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure also known as stereotaxy. Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic surgery involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the musculoskeletal structure of…

In an interview with Elizabet Figueroa, PA-C who works at Providence Neurosurgery Group, tried to see her view of problems and challenges for PAs in health care and see how her experience has been with working in a subspecialty clinic. At this location, the providers consist of four neurosurgeons, one NP and two PAs. She has been welcomed to the practice from the start and feels there is no issues regarding her fitting in with the team. This group of providers happened to be in this specialty…

determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. It takes a lot of energy to become determined. For example: Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr. (born September 18, 1951) is an American retired neurosurgeon who was the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery…

believe in the capacity of the people. It is all about the effort you put in to overcome hardship, to believe in what your heart desires, and not to allow your hopes to be co-opted by mediocrity. “Terra Firma—A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery” is Dr. Quiñones’ personal story of growing up in Mexico, migrating…

Thesis: What is significant about being a neurosurgeon? A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who performs diagnosis or surgical treatment relating to the brain and the spinal cord. They treat disorders such as: acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor of the hearing nerve), angiography (imaging of blood vessels using a certain material for better visualization of vessels), anticoagulant (a medication that prevents coagulation of the blood), etc. To be a neurosurgeon, one must acquire the following…

study from the National University of Singapore and Singapore’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology. Elwatidy, Sherif, et al. "Management Strategies for Acute Brain Lesions Presenting during Pregnancy: A Case Series." British Journal of Neurosurgery, vol. 25, no. 4, Aug. 2011, pp. 478-487. EBSCOhost, doi:10.3109/02688697.2010.550345. The study, “Management Strategies for Acute Brain Lesions…

The human brain is a gift given to each individual on the planet, in which signals, information, and senses are stored. Though it is a mushy, pink mass located in the skull of humans, it is a lifeline needed to survive. Nerves are also important. They run throughout the body assisting in sensing pain, hot and cold surfaces, tickle spots, and many more. Nerves connect to the spinal cord, which runs up the spine of a human, attaching to the brain. This makes up the nervous system, one of the most…

spine. Some diagnoses are trauma, tumors, disorders, infections and diseases that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. The educational path and training to become a neurosurgeon are intensive and lengthy. Like any job in the medical field, neurosurgery is not an easy career path. The education and training you go through will be very long and exhausting. You must be able to collect, recollect, and use scientific information accurately. Of course, an understanding of anatomy, physiology and…