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Brain Aneurysm Coiling vs. Clipping: Surgical Approaches and Success Rates Explained
When treating a brain aneurysm, two common surgical options are coiling and clipping. Both aim to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing by stopping blood flow to the weakened vessel wall. Coiling is a less invasive approach with a quicker recovery, while clipping offers a more permanent solution with a lower risk of recurrence. Although both procedures share the same goal, they differ in technique. Clipping involves placing a small metal clip at the base of the aneurysm during

Apex Brain & Spine
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Managing Chronic Back Pain: When to Consider Surgical Intervention for Lasting Relief and Improved Mobility
Chronic back pain affects many people and can make even simple daily activities tough. Most of the time, this pain gets better with treatment options like physical therapy, medication, or just changing your lifestyle. Doctors rarely recommend surgical treatment as the first step. It is usually only considered when non-surgical approaches fail to provide lasting relief or improved mobility. Sometimes, however, surgical intervention becomes necessary when chronic back pain seve

Apex Brain & Spine
6 min read


Do I Need Neck Surgery? A Simple Guide for Patients
Introduction  If an MRI shows pressure on your spinal cord in your neck (called cervical spinal cord compression or stenosis) but you...

Amanda Sacino, MD, PhD
4 min read
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