Back Pain and Shoulder Bags: Understanding the Risks and Prevention Strategies Introduction

Shoulder bags are a popular accessory for carrying personal items due to their convenience and style. However, their regular use has been associated with musculoskeletal discomfort, particularly back pain. Understanding…

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Protecting Spinal Health: Ergonomics and Prevention Strategies for Motorcyclists and Bikers

Introduction Motorcycling is a popular activity enjoyed worldwide, serving both as a mode of transportation and a recreational pursuit. While the thrill of riding offers numerous benefits, it also poses…

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Is Steroid Administration a Cause of Neurological Deterioration in Patients with Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula?

BackgroundSpinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (sDAVFs) are one of the treatable causes of myelopathy, resulting from venous hypertension, cord edema, and resultant ischemia. Steroids might induce abrupt neurological deterioration, presumably due…

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Primary diffuse leptomeningeal melanomatosis in a child with a clinical presentation mimicking meningitis: case report and review of literature

Abstract Primary diffuse meningeal melanomatosis (PDLM) represents a rare and aggressive form of primary central nervous system (CNS) melanoma, with only 32 cases reported in the literature [1]. Given its…

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Incidence of Subdural Hygroma on Routine Early Postoperative Imaging Following Foramen Magnum Decompression for Chiari Malformation Type 1 in 156 Patients

Objective To determine the incidence of subdural hygroma (SDH) on routine early postoperative imaging following foramen magnum decompression (FMD) with dural opening in patients with Chiari 1 malformation (CM1). Methods Clinical and radiological data of 156…

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