- brachial plexus injuries
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injuries to the major nerve group of the arm
See also Brachial plexus program overview; Motion Analysis Center; Rehabilitative services; Types of brachial plexus injuries
- brain tumors
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the most common solid malignancy in childhood; every year they strike 33 out of every million children under the age of 15
See also A Journey of Hope (video); Brain tumor research; Many specialties are involved in treatment; Overview of Falk Brain Tumor Center; Pulmonary habilitation program; Services; The INTRABEAM™ system; Treatment and outlook; Types of tumors; Young Associates Board; A little girl's legacy spurs brain tumor research; Brandt travels halfway around the world for treatment; Collaborations signal hope for children with brain tumors; Erin shows bravery in brain tumor battle; INTRABEAM helps Stephanie battle brain tumor; Jake takes on brain tumor; Spelling out superior nursing for children with cancer: C-P-O-N
- Chiari malformations
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deformity of the brain often associated with the bony opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes. Fetal Chiari malformations are diagnosed before birth by ultrasound and MRI exams of the pregnant mother.
See also Institute for Fetal Health; Overview of Institute for Fetal Health
- CO2 laser
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tool to used to aid in the dissection of tissues in and around neurologic structures. Its most useful function is in vaporizing lipomas located in the spinal canal.
- cranial deformities
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abnormalities of the skull. Fetal cranial abnormalities are diagnosed by unltrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before birth.
See also Institute for Fetal Health; Plastic and reconstructive surgery; Rehabilitative services
- epilepsy (seizure disorder)
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altered behavior that occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupts normal electrical brain function. Epilepsy is two or more seizures that occur without a special cause.
See also Children's Memorial Epilepsy Center; Epilepsy in children; Neurology; Nordstron Epilepsy Observation Unit; In search of tomorrow’s cures
- frameless stereotactic instrumentation
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technique used to precisely locate intracranial lesions
- head injuries
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trauma to the head/brain
See also Critical care (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit); Motion Analysis Center
- hydrocephalus
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the lack of absorption, blockage of flow, or overproduction of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) that is found inside of the ventricles (fluid-filled areas) inside of the brain. This may result in a build-up of fluid, which may cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull bones to expand to a larger-than-normal appearance. Fetal hydrocephalus is found by ultrasound during pregnancy and is often further visualized with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
See also Fetal hydrocephalus; Fetal spina bifida; Fetal ventriculomegaly; Institute for Fetal Health; Join us for One Small Voice Foundation's 5th Annual 5K Walk!; After life-threatening start, Jack is right on track
- neuroendoscope
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a small device that allows the identification of the anatomy of the brain's ventricular system. It aids the neurosurgeon in placing the shunt in the optimal location in the brain.
- operating microscope
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special microscope used to magnify the operative field and aids in visualizing areas requiring delicate dissection both intracranially and intraspinally
- real-time ultrasonography
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a diagnostic tool used in various procedures to help identify cysts, fluid spaces and tumors within the brain. It allows the surgeon to approach the lesion via the least invasive route.
- spina bifida (also called meningomyelocele or neural tube defect)
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Present at birth, the condition affects the development of the back bones, spinal cord, surrounding nerves, and the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the spinal cord. This neurological condition can cause a portion of the spinal cord and the surrounding structures to develop outside, instead of inside, the body. The sac-like lesion can occur anywhere along the spine. Fetal spina bifida is diagnosed by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) so that special preparations can be made for optimal care at delivery.
See also Fetal spina bifida; Institute for Fetal Health; Motion Analysis Center; Orthopaedic surgery/Sports and rehabilitative medicine; Our spina bifida program; Planned giving; Refereed scientific articles published or accepted for publication; Research; Spina bifida; Spina bifida information for teens and young adults; Bridget’s remarkable triumph; Kelly conquers spina bifida; Spina bifida patients to get their own places
- spinal cord injury (SCI)
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a traumatic injury that either results in a bruise (also called a contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear in the spinal cord
See also Critical care (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
- syringohydromyelia
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spinal cord abnormalities