Spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of function, feeling and mobility.
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Lumbar puncture
Lumbar puncture involves putting a needle into the lower back to diagnose and sometimes treat problems of the brain and spinal cord.
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Chiari malformation
Chiari (or Arnold-Chiari) malformation occurs when part of the brain pushes down into the spinal canal. Some, but not all people have symptoms. Learn more here.
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Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis, or spinal canal stenosis, is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord sits.
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Gliomas in children
Glioma is a type of cancer that grows in the brain or spinal cord. Learn more about the types, symptoms and treatment, and where to get support.
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Central nervous system (CNS)
Your central nervous system (CNS) is made up of your brain and your spinal cord. Learn more about its role and the different parts of the brain.
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What does a neurologist do?
A neurologist is a specialist physician who treats conditions like epilepsy that affect the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
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Cervical laminectomy
Cervical spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your neck, causing weakness or numbness in your arms and legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent further damage to your spinal cord.
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Peripheral nerve disorders
The peripheral nerves include the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. When damaged, peripheral nerves can't communicate properly. Learn more about causes of peripheral nerve disorders on this page.
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Neuroendocrine cancers
Neuroendocrine cancers are a rare group of cancers that most commonly form in the digestive system and the lungs. Learn more here.
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