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What is Neurological Surgery ? It is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of of patients with injury to, or diseases/disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body. The specialty of neurosurgical care includes both adult and pediatric patients. Dependent upon the nature of the injury or disease a neurological surgeon may provide surgical and/or non-surgical care. TYPES OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Today, there are many forms of treatment for various conditions of the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves. Your physician will usually try to get you well by prescribing such things as physical therapy, nerve blocks, and sometimes medications. When these types of conservative treatment are not effective, or if your physician feels that they would not help your individual condition, surgery may be an option. If this is the case, he will discuss the type of surgery recommended with you, as w...
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Dental Department Service At Carewell Hospital

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Root Canal               A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form. "Root canal" is the term used to describe the natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the root canal. The tooth's nerve lies within the root canal .              A tooth's nerve is not vitally important to a tooth's health and function after the tooth has emerged through the gums. Its only function is sensory -- to provide the sensation of hot or cold. The presence or absence of a nerve will not affect the day-to-day functioning of the tooth. What is Scaling ?           ...
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