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what is 'surgical decompression'? Definition for surgical decompression surgical decompression is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: head injury, cauda equina syndrome and spinal epidural abscess. related diagnosis for 'surgical decompression' 1 - 5 of 41 diagnosis head injury trauma to skull or brain surgical decompression and head injury cauda equina syndrome compression of nerve roots below the end of the spinal cord surgical decompression and cauda equina syndrome spinal epidural abscess infection between bones of spine and membrane covering spinal cord surgical decompression and spinal epidural abscess conus medullaris syndrome diseases affecting the tip of the spinal cord surgical decompression and conus medullaris syndrome vertebral diseases diseases of spine surgical decompression and vertebral diseases nerve entrapment syndrome symptoms resulting from compression of nerve surgical decompression and nerve entrapment syndrome thoracic outlet syndrome syndrome resulting from compression of blood vessels and nerves passing in the area between the rib cage and the collar bone surgical decompression and thoracic outlet syndrome hematoma collection of blood surgical decompression and hematoma leprosy infectious disease affecting skin nerves and mucous membranes surgical decompression and leprosy diabetic neuropathy nerve damage from diabetes surgical decompression and diabetic neuropathy herniated disk bulging out of central portion of disk in vertebral column surgical decompression and herniated disk spinal stenosis compression of nerve roots due to narrowed spinal canal surgical decompression and spinal stenosis spondylosis degenerative changes in spinal vertebrae surgical decompression and spondylosis achondroplasia type of dwarfism surgical decompression and achondroplasia epidural hemorrhage bleeding between outer covering of brain and skull surgical decompression and epidural hemorrhage spinal cord compression syndrome pressure on spinal cord by tumor or abscess surgical decompression and spinal cord compression syndrome spinal cord trauma injury to spinal cord surgical decompression and spinal cord trauma spinal cord tumors tumors of spinal cord surgical decompression and spinal cord tumors subarachnoid hemorrhage bleeding under the arachnoid membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord surgical decompression and subarachnoid hemorrhage syringomyelia damage to spinal cord by progressively enlarging cavity in its center surgical decompression and syringomyelia for more please login, login is free (click to login) related procedure for 'surgical decompression'/associated diagnoses related medication for 'surgical decompression'/associated diagnoses The following are types of physicians relevant for 'surgical decompression'. related types of physicians 'family practitioner, internist, neurologist, neurosurgeon' show local physicians postal code Find Local stars represent relevance to topic not rating more The results are computer generated suggestions to help you find a physician. MEDgle does not recommend any particular type of physician or claim to be complete or accurate in the providers and specialties suggested. web search results for 'surgical decompression'? Results 1 - 50 - surgical decompression Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy: does the scientific ... Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy: does the scientific literature ... is available to warrant the routine use of non-surgical spinal decompression, ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1887522   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Non-surgical spinal decompression (articulating) - Wikipedia, the free ... Non-surgical spinal decompression (articulating) From Wikipedia, the free ... Non-surgical spinal decompression (articulating) is becoming a standard care for ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-surgical_spinal_decompression_(articulating)   en.wikipedia.org - summary Efficacy of Surgical Decompression in the Setting of Complete Thoracic ... Decompression, bone fusion, and instrumentation were the most common surgical ... Surgical decompression and fusion imparts no apparent benefit in terms of ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1808272   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary eMedicine - Optic Nerve Decompression for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy ... Hippocrates noted the association of trauma just above the eyebrow and gradual ... traumatic optic neuropathy, surgical decompression, optic nerve, indirect ... http://www.emedicine.com/ent/byname/Optic-Nerve-Decompressio...   www.emedicine.com - summary Cauda Equina Syndrome The bundle of nerve roots below the conus medullaris is named ... Most studies have found increased chances of recovery with emergent surgical decompression. ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cauda-equina-syndrome?page=3   www.webmd.com - summary NIDDK Reference Collection diabetes (dm) Title: Surgical Decompression for Diabetic Sensorimotor ... Surgical decompression of multiple lower or upper limb nerves is being used to ... http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/detail.cfm?pubid=1329...   catalog.niddk.nih.gov - summary Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery - Chronic Pain: Health ... Chronic pain management and support group dealing with Fibromyalgia, ... Surgical decompression of the spinal cord involves the removal of various tissue ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=89051   www.medicinenet.com - summary Comprehensive surgical management of the competiti...[J Vasc Surg. 2008 ... PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and ... open surgical decompression and ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18280096   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary eMedicine - Optic Nerve Decompression for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy ... Hippocrates noted the association of trauma just above the eyebrow and ... The decision for surgical decompression should still be based primarily on the ... http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic168.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Clinical Alert: National Eye Institute Announces Ischemic ... ... decompression surgery was standardized, and each physician's surgical ability ... No beneficial surgical effect on visual acuity was seen in patients with ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/alerts/optic_neuropathy.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Decompression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia in medicine and aviation: decompression sickness. in non-surgical back pain treatment: herniated disc decompression (a form of ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Orbital Decompression for Graves Disease : Article by ... ... lateral orbital decompression, initially advocated surgical decompression of... Various surgical approaches can be used for decompression. ... http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic169.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Optic Nerve Decompression for Orbitofrontal Fibrous Dysplasia: Recent ... ... of surgical techniques and equipment for optic nerve decompression in ... followed by emergency decompression.1,3,12,14,18,19 New surgical equipment such ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1586169   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal fusion If the surgery involved a surgical cut in the chest, a chest tube may be used to ... Surgical treatment of congenital scoliosis. Orthop Clin North Am. 2007;38 ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002968.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary eMedicine - Hand, Nerve Compression Syndromes: Upper Extremity ... Entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremity are common problems. ... Treatment: Surgical exploration and decompression through an approach similar to ... http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic300.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Microneurolysis and decompression of long thoracic nerve injury are ... Surgical decompression and neurolysis of the long thoracic nerve significantly ... A simpler surgical approach for continuous nerves with evidence of compression ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1831472   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary eMedicine - Volvulus, Sigmoid and Cecal : Article by Neelu Pal More than 2500 years ago, Hippocrates noted that the intestines tend to become ... decompression of the colon was adopted and remains the current surgical ... http://emedicine.com/MED/topic3784.htm   emedicine.com - summary NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection Surgical Decompression for Diabetic Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy. Diabetes Care. ... Surgical decompression of multiple lower or upper limb nerves is being used to ... http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?searchter...   catalog.niddk.nih.gov - summary Surgical Considerations and Further Management Considerations for Acute ... Treatment guidelines for acute low back pain, with an emphasis on surgery ... Direct methods of nerve root decompression include laminotomy (expansion of the ... http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/surgical-management-adults   www.webmd.com - summary Extensive Postoperative Epidural Hematoma After Full Anticoagulation ... ... for coronary artery disease underwent routine lumbar surgical decompression. ... Immediate decompression of the surgical wound was carried out at the bedside. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2031966   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Abortion - Wikipedia Article about abortion which features definition, causes, psychological, and biological explanations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Orbital Decompression for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy ... Orbital Decompression for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy - Traumatic optic neuropathy is a devastating potential complication ... surgical decompression, optic ... http://www.emedicine.com/ent/byname/orbital-decompression-fo...   www.emedicine.com - summary Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome ? a ... Surgical decompression through a midline laparotomy or decompressive laparotomy ... Surgical decompression is the only available definite treatment for IAH, and ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What are the steps in the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? ... When conservative treatments fail, surgical decompression of the tunnel by ... http://arthritis.about.com/od/carpal/ss/carpalstepby_8.htm   arthritis.about.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Syringomyelia Surgical decompression may be appropriate, if there is an identifiable mass ... Surgical decompression usually stops the progression of the disorder, with about ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001398.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Interspinous Process Decompression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... Process Decompression. From Wikipedia, ... Process Decompression, or IPD, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in ... Categories: Surgical procedures ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interspinous_Process_Decompression   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Thoracic Outlet Obstruction : Article by Mark K Eskandari Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) has been an important clinical entity for ... but this treatment modality does not abolish the need for surgical decompression. ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2774.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary eMedicine - Spinal Stenosis : Article by John Nk Hsiang Approximately 250,000-500,000 US residents have symptoms of spinal stenosis. ... For cervical stenosis, surgical decompression can be performed through either ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2889.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Intra-abdominal hypertension in patients with severe acute pancreatitis Effect of surgical decompression on intraabdominal pressure. ... Surgical decompression was performed in four patients with IAP levels above 25 ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary eMedicine - Nerve Entrapment Syndromes : Article by James S Harrop The first operations or decompressions for nerve entrapment were performed in the 1930s by Learmonth, but the disorders ... Surgical decompression is very ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2909.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Decompression Trial (IONDT) [NEI News and Events] National Eye Institute's NEI News and Events Web site covers all the news: NEI press releases, upcoming events, ... each physician's surgical ability ... http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/clinicalalerts/alert-iondt.asp   www.nei.nih.gov - summary eMedicine - Spinal Stenosis : Article by Amir Vokshoor Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal anywhere along its axis. ... Surgical decompression is indicated in persons who experience incapacitating ... http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic305.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary A 27-Year Experience With Surgical Treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome ... showed that surgical portal decompression reversed the ... Table 5. RESULTS OF FOLLOW-UP IN 50 PATIENTS WHO UNDERWENT SURGICAL PORTAL DECOMPRESSION ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1421148   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary A systematic review of outcomes assessed in randomized controlled ... Surgical release or decompression rates in the USA amount to 400,000 to 500,000 ... effectiveness of different surgical ... Carpal tunnel decompression. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1713237   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Category:Surgical procedures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Interspinous Process Decompression. Intervertebral disc arthroplasty. J. Jatene procedure ... List of surgical procedures. Lithotomy. Liver resection ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Surgical_procedures   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Cauda Equina Syndrome : Article by Jason C Eck During development, the spinal cord and vertebral column grow at ... during this period, immediate surgical decompression is necessary to minimize ... http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic39.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Early decompressive craniectomy and duraplasty for refractory ... Surgical decompression using craniectomy is largely seen as a last resort therapeutic option. ... Surgical decompression for traumatic brain swelling: ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=374370   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Cauda equina syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The management of true cauda equina syndrome frequently involves surgical decompression. ... Surgical decompression by means of laminectomy or other approaches may be ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauda_equina_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Hand, Nerve Compression Syndromes: Upper Extremity ... Entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremity are common problems. ... medical and functional management, surgical decompression has become the choice ... http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/byname/Hand--Nerve-Compress...   www.emedicine.com - summary Foot pain The role of surgical decompression for diabetic neuropathy. Foot Ankle Clin. 2004; ... Surgical decompression in lower-extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000061_13.htm   adam.about.com - summary Subacromial Decompression - Surgery for the Rotator Cuff A subacromial decompression is a surgery performed for patients with shoulder ... Patients with shoulder bursitis almost always respond to non-surgical treatments. ... http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/rotatorcuff/a/shbursitis_3.htm   orthopedics.about.com - summary eMedicine - Hand, Nerve Compression Syndromes: Upper Extremity ... Hand, Nerve Compression Syndromes: Upper Extremity - Entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremity are common ... surgical decompression has ... http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/byname/hand-nerve-compressi...   www.emedicine.com - summary A meta-analysis of surgery versus conventional radiotherapy for the ... Anterior cord decompression and spinal stabilization for patients with ... Siegal T, Siegal T. Surgical decompression of anterior and posterior malignant ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1871618   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Transverse laparostomy is feasible and effective in the treatment of ... ... at least temporarily, surgical decompression, most commonly performed through ... is available, the decision for surgical decompression has to be individualized. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus: Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery Surgical decompression of the spinal cord involves the removal of various tissue ... "The initial results suggest that decompression within 24 hours of injury may be ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_63959.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Facial Nerve Problems and Bell's Palsy Information on MedicineNet.com Surgical facial nerve decompression is controversial in Bell's palsy. Some physicians recommend surgical decompression during the first two weeks in ... http://www.medicinenet.com/facial_nerve_problems/page4.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary eMedicine - Sinusitis, Sphenoid, Acute, Surgical Treatment : Article by ... The sphenoid sinus has been described as the forgotten sinus or neglected sinus because of its anatomical location ... undertake urgent surgical decompression. ... http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic343.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary Decompression sickness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Decompression sickness (DCS), the diver's disease, the bends, or ... Complications of surgical and medical care. Serum sickness - Malignant hyperthermia ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression_sickness   en.wikipedia.org - summary eMedicine - Tension Pneumothorax : Article by H Scott Bjerke Physicians defined pneumothorax during the reign of ... Needle decompression of the chest for presumed tension pneumothorax has been in ... Surgical therapy ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2793.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary eMedicine - Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction: Surgical Perspective ... Intestinal pseudo-obstruction, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, and Ogilvie syndrome are defined as the symptoms, signs, ... colonoscopic decompression for ... http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3570.htm   www.emedicine.com - summary show more 1  2

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