Hand injury
Severe cases need surgical decompression. Trigger finger is a common disorder which occurs when the sheath through which ... Even though the diagnosis is straightforward, the treatment is surgical decompression of the median nerve after deroofing of ... "Time to surgery for open hand injuries and the risk of surgical site infection: a prospective multicentre cohort study" (PDF). ...
Carpal tunnel surgery
Operative technique for surgical decompression". Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 1 (2): 122-129. doi:10.1007/BF02620406. ... is a nerve decompression in which the transverse carpal ligament is divided. It is a surgical treatment for carpal tunnel ... but severe cases are unrelenting symptomatically and are likely to result in surgical treatment. Approximately 500,000 surgical ... Surgical treatment is indicated in acute cases of CTS from trauma or infection, in chronic cases with denervation of the ...
Pituitary apoplexy
In many cases, surgical decompression is required. Many people who have had a pituitary apoplexy develop pituitary hormone ... In this procedure, surgical instruments are passed through the nose towards the sphenoid bone, which is opened to give access ... If there is any deterioration, or expected spontaneous improvement does not occur, surgical intervention may still be indicated ... and may be required to decide on surgical treatment. The first priority in suspected or confirmed pituitary apoplexy is ...
Cheiralgia paresthetica
In some cases surgical decompression is required. The efficacy of cortisone and laser treatment is disputed. Permanent damage ...
Pronator teres syndrome
Surgical decompression can provide benefit in selected cases. Kalliainen LK, Ericson WB. "Management of Compressive ... pronator teres syndrome." Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 12, no. 4 (December 1, 1990): 267-271. doi:10.1007/BF01623702. Fuss, ... pronator teres syndrome." Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 12, no. 4 (December 1, 1990): 267-271. doi:10.1007/BF01623702. Hartz ...
Syringomyelia
The cavity may be reduced by surgical decompression. Furthermore, evidence also suggests that impact injuries to the thorax ... The main goal of surgical intervention is to correct the condition which led to the formation of the syrinx. Draining the ... Surgical techniques are also being refined by the neurosurgical research community. Successful procedures expand the area ... "Outcome of Chiari-associated syringomyelia after hindbrain decompression in children: analysis of 49 consecutive cases". ...
Migraine treatment
Poggi, T.; Grizzell, E.; Helmer, D. (Jul 2008). "Confirmation of Surgical Decompression to Relieve Migraine Headaches". Plastic ... In some instances, patients opt for the drug route, and only take the surgical option when the medication has not had the ... On the contrary, others argue that to undergo a relatively minor and minimally invasive once-off surgical procedure is not as ... The successful use of surgical procedures for the treatment of migraine is becoming more frequently reported in the medical ...
A. Lee Dellon
"Neuropathy: Study Shows Positive Impact of Surgical Decompression". psychiatrictimes.com. 8 February 2008. Retrieved 22 ... "Results of Decompression of Peripheral Nerves in Diabetics: A Prospective, Blinded Study". journals.lww.com. Retrieved 22 ... Retrieved 22 September 2016.[permanent dead link] "Nerve decompression and diabetic neuropathy". lermagazine.com. Retrieved 22 ...
Prevention of migraine attacks
Poggi, T.; Grizzell, E.; Helmer, D. (Jul 2008). "Confirmation of Surgical Decompression to Relieve Migraine Headaches". Plastic ... Several invasive surgical procedures are currently under investigation. One involves the surgical removal of specific muscles ... Migraine surgery which involves decompression of certain nerves around the head and neck may be an option in certain people who ... The most effective appear to be those involving the surgical cauterization of the superficial blood vessels of the scalp (the ...
Radial tunnel syndrome
Based on 2002 data, surgical decompression leads to 60-70% good or excellent results. Golfer's elbow Repetitive strain injury ... Jebson, Peter J. L.; Engber, William D. (1997). "Radial tunnel syndrome: Long-term results of surgical decompression". The ... Non-surgical treatment of radial tunnel syndrome includes rest, NSAID, therapy with modalities, work modification, ergonomic ... Patients whose conditions are more adapted to surgical intervention are those who do not respond to prolonged conservative ...
Obstructive shock
Cardiac tamponade is treated through needle or surgical decompression. Needle pericardiocentesis can be done at the bedside. ... Surgical embolectomy is a more invasive treatment, associated with 10-20% surgical mortality risk. Doerschug KC, Schmidt GA ( ... For example, tension pneumothorax needs rapid needle decompression. This decreases the pressure in the chest. Blood flow to and ... For tension pneumothorax, needle decompression should be done immediately. A chest tube is also inserted. ...
Canthotomy
In 1953 the first surgical orbital decompression was performed. Two incisions below and above the external canthus were made ... Canthotomy (also called lateral canthotomy and canthotomy with cantholysis) is a surgical procedure where the lateral canthus, ... "Retrobulbar hemorrhage decompression with paracanthal "one-snip" method: Time to retire lateral canthotomy?". The American ... and surgical drains were put in place. In 1990 the first lateral canthotomy procedure as presently performed was completed. In ...
Occipital neuralgia
Surgical decompression is often considered to be the last resort. In one study of 11 patients, only two patients did not ... Another popular surgical technique is C2 gangliotomy, even though patients are left with several days of intermittent nausea ... Risks include surgical site infection and lead or generator displacement or fracture after the operation. Ultrasound-guided ...
Neurogenic claudication
... and then the decompression of the spinal nerve root. Another surgical method of decompression is the Fenestration method, which ... Spinal decompression is the main surgical intervention and is the most common back surgery in patients over 65. Other forms of ... Lower Spinal Decompression is considered the mainstay of surgical treatment. In this procedure, the ligamentum flavum is first ... Alternative surgical options include the use of interspinous process spacers, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD) ...
Decompression (surgery)
... and spinal decompression to relieve pressure on nerve roots. An, HS; Al-Shihabi, L; Kurd, M (July 2014). "Surgical treatment ... In medicine, decompression refers to the removal or repositioning of any structure compressing any other structure.[citation ... Surgical procedures and techniques, Surgical removal procedures). ...
Cauda equina syndrome
Sudden onset cauda equina syndrome is regarded as a medical/surgical emergency. Surgical decompression by means of laminectomy ... Surgical intervention with decompression of the cauda equina can assist recovery. Delayed or severe nerve damage can mean up to ... Sudden onset is regarded as a medical emergency requiring prompt surgical decompression, with delay causing permanent loss of ... When cauda equina syndrome is caused by a herniated disk early surgical decompression is recommended. ...
Ulnar nerve entrapment
The most effective treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome is surgical decompression. The most safe and effective operation is in ... "Safety and Outcomes of Different Surgical Techniques for Cubital Tunnel Decompression: A Systematic Review and Network Meta- ... Cubital tunnel decompression surgery involves an incision posteromedial to the medial epicondyle which helps avoid the medial ... Guardia, Charles F (24 August 2014). "Ulnar Neuropathy Treatment & Management: Non-surgical therapy". Medscape. [1], Ilyas A, ...
Spinal cord compression
Postoperative radiation is delivered within 2-3 weeks of surgical decompression. Emergency radiation therapy (usually 20 grays ...
Failed back syndrome
Epstein NE (April 1998). "Decompression in the surgical management of degenerative spondylolisthesis: advantages of a ... Failure of the surgical treatment of common non-paralyzing disk sciaticas. A symposium]" [Failure of the surgical treatment of ... Failure of the surgical treatment of common non-paralyzing disk sciaticas. A symposium]" [Failure of the surgical treatment of ... The incidence of spondylolisthesis at 5 years was higher in the surgical failures (12 of 26 patients) than in the surgical ...
Peroneal nerve paralysis
If no neurologic improvement is shown after 2-3 months from injuries, then operative decompression is indicated. Surgical ... "Surgical Decompression Improves Symptoms of Late Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction After TKA". Orthopedics. 36 (4): e515-e519. doi: ... Grafting is a surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another person, without bringing ... "Surgical treatment of peroneal nerve palsy after knee dislocation". Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 18 (11): ...
Superior cluneal nerves
Surgical intervention typically involves decompression of the nerves from the osteofibrous tunnels. Few studies have shown long ... Other treatments of superior cluneal nerve dysfunction include both minimally invasive interventions and surgical options. ... Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 11 (4): 289-293. doi:10.1007/BF02098698. PMID 2533408. S2CID 39158958. Iwanaga, Joe; Simonds, ... Surgical Neurology International. 6 (25): S619-21. doi:10.4103/2152-7806.170455. PMC 4671138. PMID 26693392. Isu, Toyohiko; Kim ...
Robert Biscup
PMID 16770211 "Evaluation of Cold Therapy in Postoperative Spine Patients." (May 2005) Surgical Technology International. PMID ... PMID 16597816 "Complications Associated With Minimally Invasive Decompression For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis." (August 2006) ... October 2005). Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Surgical Manual. Springer. ISBN 978-3-540-21347-5. "Symposium Keynote ... "Survey of Current Issues in Surgical Anesthesia-Preparation, Choices, and Outcome". Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2005. ...
Chemoreceptor trigger zone
Surgical microvascular decompression resulted in postoperative and long-term resolution of emesis. Antiemetic medications often ... resolution following microvascular decompression". Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. 6 (6): 583-585. doi:10.3171/2010.9. ...
Hemifacial spasm
Microvascular decompression appears to be the most popular surgical treatment at present. Microvascular decompression relieves ... Surgical treatment for hemifacial spasm in the early 20th century included neurolysis (destruction of nerve tissue), stretching ... Caces F; Chays A; Locatelli P; Bruzzo M; Epron JP; Fiacre E; Magnan J (1996). "Neuro-vascular decompression in hemifacial spasm ... Jarrahy R; Cha ST; Eby JB; Berci G; Shahinian HK (2002). "Fully endoscopic vascular decompression of the glossopharyngeal nerve ...
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome
Symptomatic patients: open surgical decompression is the mainstay of treatment for PAES. The release of entrapment is achieved ... Management can range from non-intervention to open surgical decompression with a generally good prognosis. Complications of ... the patient can undergo an additional Botulinum injection or proceed with surgical decompression. The outcome following the ... Surgical complications include deep vein thrombosis, hematoma, wound infection, or seroma. After the surgery, patient is ...
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Laminectomy is a common surgical procedure for spinal decompression, wherein a part of the vertebrae is excised to alleviate ... Kopjar B, Bohm PE, Arnold JH, Fehlings MG, Tetreault LA, Arnold PM (August 2018). "Outcomes of Surgical Decompression in ...
Myelopathy
"Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Decompression in Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy". The Journal of Bone and Joint ... which is often used for pre-operative planning of surgical interventions for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Angiography is ...
Congenital vertebral anomaly
Severe cases may respond to surgical spinal cord decompression and vertebral stabilization. Associations Recognised ... Jeffery N, Smith P, Talbot C (2007). "Imaging findings and surgical treatment of hemivertebrae in three dogs". J Am Vet Med ...
Nerve compression syndrome
... timely surgical decompression is clearly indicated. Nerve decompressions aim to surgically access and explore some segment of ... A surgical nerve decompression can relieve pressure on the nerve but cannot always reverse the physiological changes that ... Treatment of symptomatic diabetic neuropathy by surgical decompression of multiple peripheral nerves. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992 ... In this way a nerve decompression can directly address the underlying cause of entrapment. A nerve decompression can either be ...
Facetectomy
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