PREOPERATIVE VISUALIZATION OF NEUROVASCULAR CONTACT WITH 3D-FIESTA COMBINED WITH 3D-TOF MRA TO GUIDE MICROVASCULAR DECOMPRESSION SURGERY PLANNING

Preoperative visualization of neurovascular contact with 3D-FIESTA combined with 3D-TOF MRA to guide microvascular decompression surgery planning

Background:Neurovascular compression syndromes including trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and hemifacial spasm (HFS) are caused by neurovascular conflicts at the root entry zone of the corresponding cranial nerves in the posterior fossa.Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the best choice for the treatment of TN and HFS.An accurate delineation of the resp

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Online Patient Resources for Ankle Instability

Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: The Internet has drastically changed how patients access health-related information.There are several ways the public can access online health-related information such as search engines, blogs, support groups and webinars.A recent study found that 45% of orthopedic patients searched Patio Seat for information o

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