The pituitary gland sits at the base of the skull and could form a tumor called a pituitary adenoma. However, most pituitary adenomas are small and don’t require treatment, but there are cases in which treatment is necessary. Continue reading to learn more about what pituitary tumors are, when to be concerned, and how to…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in Spinal Cord Stimulation. Continue reading to learn more about how this common treatment option is used to treat chronic pain. Spinal cord stimulation has been an option to treat chronic neck, back, arm or leg pain for decades. Previously only an option for patients who had already…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in Hydrocephalus, commonly known as “water on the brain.” This is a condition that can occur at any age where normal brain fluid causes pressure in the brain. To learn more about what it is as well as treatment options, continue reading. At every moment, the human brain…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute specializes in lumbar decompression and more specifically, minimally invasive tubular decompressions. Many are impacted by compression in the lumbar of their spines and struggle with how to manage or take care of the problem. To learn more about what it is and what is involved in the procedure, continue…
The human spine is deceiving in shape. From a frontal perspective, the spine looks adequately straight, but from the sides, the spine is actually curved slightly at different parts which represents the natural curvature of the human body as well as its capable flexibility. The upper curve is called the Cervical Lordosis which is located…
Chiari Malformation is a congenital condition that has to do with the malformation of the skull where part of the cerebellum is squished, which could result in possible brain damage. Continue reading to learn more about the details of this condition. Chiari I Malformation is a condition that stems from birth and includes the protrusion…
Over time, individuals experience slight changes in their bone structure and posture. In the later stages of human life, bone density decreases resulting in fractures. In order to aid these fractures, a procedure called Kyphoplasty is performed. Continue reading to learn more. Kyphoplasty is a procedure given to patients who have low bone density and…
A brain tumor can limit various functions of an individual’s ability and can worsen if these tumors are in contact with eloquent areas of the brain. When eloquent areas of the brain are at risk, a procedure called Craniotomy is performed. To learn more about this life-saving procedure, take a look at the article below!…
Rocky Mountain Brain and Spine Institute provides you with some interesting details about Brain Tumors. Continue reading to learn more about different types of brain tumors. There are multiple types of brain tumors, although the most common type that begins in the brain is called an Astrocytoma. Symptoms of a brain tumor depend on its…
Chronic pain can begin for any number of reasons. Being able to ease your pain is essential for a better quality of life. Continue reading to learn more about spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation has been an option to treat chronic neck, back, arm or leg pain for decades. Previously only an option for…