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Minimally Invasive Decompression Vs Open Laminectomy
Izuchukwu Nwachukwu
August 27, 2025
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C6 Nerve Root Examination
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Deep Dive
Minimally Invasive Decompression Vs Open Laminectomy
This article explores two surgical paths for addressing a common yet life-altering spinal condition, each with its own promises and pitfalls. It compares outcomes that extend beyond the operating room, touching on recovery, risks, and long-term impact. Yet, despite careful analysis, a definitive answer remains elusive. Which approach truly holds the key to better patient outcomes, the tried-and-true or the minimally invasive?
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Neuro Nuggets
Intracranial Aneurysms
Still confused about Intracranial Aneurysms? Click here to find out.
My attending once said, “If you don’t want to miss something, you have to know where look for it!”
Intracranial aneurysms may occur at many locations, but overwhelming at the ACOM & PCOMM. Look hard at these regions!
Remember, you miss 100% of aneurysms you don't look for!
— Lea Alhilali, MD (@teachplaygrub)
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World First Innovative Spinal Cord Implant
This report documents a daring leap in regenerative medicine: researchers have engineered a living spinal cord, personalized down to its very fibers. It’s poised to be implanted into a patient in Israel, a first-of-its-kind procedure that blurs the line between research and reality. Drawing on years of preclinical success, the moment charged with both promise and uncertainty is now approaching.
The question remains how will this bold attempt redefine what we thought impossible?
Beyond
Finding Satisfaction at Work
Amid pressure to achieve more, this piece confronts a quiet truth: satisfaction in work may not come from promotion, expansion, or relentless output. Instead, it hints at a different source—one leaders often overlook. The unresolved question lingers: are we chasing growth at the expense of the very fulfillment we seek?
