For the L5 dorsal ramus, the target is the notch between superior ... at 2 Hz up to 2 V to confirm that there is no motor nerve ablation. Thermal RFA is carried out at 80°C for 90 s.

The spinal nerves further divide into anterior and posterior rami. Muscle and skin innervation to the extremities originates from the anterior rami and its nerve plexuses of interconnected sensory ...

Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns talked to a neurosurgeon at UPMC about the connection between the brain and spinal cord and when ...

Figure 1b: Similar view of the same fistula using a 3D flat panel CTA reconstruction showing greater detail of the abnormal artery-venous connection within in the nerve root dural ... involves ...

Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this ...

The brain is the command center for your body, and the spinal cord is the pathway for messages sent by the brain to the body and from the body to the brain. The peripheral nervous system is the ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) comprises narrowing of the spinal canal with subsequent neural compression, and is frequently associated with symptoms of neurogenic claudication. To establish a ...

No less than 16 different types of nerve cells have been identified by scientists in a new study on the human sense of touch.

And it also helped damaged nerves in the spinal cord to regrow. The researchers hope that this unexpected bonus will enable some paralysed people ultimately to regain independent movement.

Specifically he explains the Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation Therapy which can target the nerves that are sending pain signals.