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Neurosurgery

Cervical myelopathy: when a second opinion should not cause delay

Possible cervical spinal cord symptoms need timely assessment. Learn how to seek a focused second opinion without delaying necessary local care.

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Neurosurgery

Lumbar stenosis and limited walking: defining the goal of decompression

Discuss the purpose of lumbar stenosis surgery in terms of walking, leg symptoms and daily function, with a plan for alternatives and follow-up.

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Trigeminal neuralgia: discussing a procedure after medication

Compare the purpose and trade-offs of procedures for trigeminal neuralgia after medication, without assuming every facial pain problem needs surgery.

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Normal pressure hydrocephalus: assessing whether a shunt may help

Normal pressure hydrocephalus requires more than an MRI label. Understand assessment before shunt surgery and the follow-up questions for treatment abroad.

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Meningioma: understanding observation and surgery decisions

A meningioma opinion should explain why observation or intervention is proposed, how change is assessed, and who will manage the next review.

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Neurosurgery

Vestibular schwannoma: hearing, surveillance and treatment choices

Vestibular schwannoma decisions involve hearing, tumour behaviour and treatment risks. Prepare a focused discussion of surveillance, surgery or radiation.

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Neurosurgery

Recurrent disc herniation after surgery: clarifying the cause before another operation

New pain after disc surgery needs reassessment. Understand how a recurrent herniation is evaluated before agreeing to another lumbar operation.

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Neurosurgery

Endoscopic and microscopic discectomy: understanding the choice of approach

Endoscopic and microscopic discectomy use different visualisation methods. Compare the clinical target, suitability and experience behind each proposal.

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Lumbar instability: the evidence behind a fusion recommendation

A lumbar fusion recommendation should explain the instability it aims to treat. Learn how to discuss evidence, levels, healing and expected benefit.

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Neurosurgery

Adult spondylolisthesis: connecting imaging with functional limitations

A vertebral slip is not a complete treatment decision. Understand how adult spondylolisthesis is assessed in relation to symptoms, stability and function.

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Neurosurgery

Cervical disc replacement or fusion: discussing eligibility

Cervical disc replacement and fusion have different eligibility criteria. Learn how to discuss motion preservation, anatomy and a reasoned surgical choice.

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Neurosurgery

Multilevel cervical compression: why the planned operation may differ

Several narrowed cervical levels do not automatically require the same operation. Understand how level selection, alignment and stability shape a plan.

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