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Video Library
We have assembled this video library to help you better understand some of the procedures and treament options available at our practice, we have several videos and animations. Jusr click on an image below to view the video.
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Spine
Spine animations library - Click here to view animations to help you understand spine conditions and treatment options
Artificial Disc
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The Charité™ Artificial Disc is the first device of its kind to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The artificial disc, which is used to replace a damaged or worn spinal disc, is designed to be an alternative to spinal fusion surgery. Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates performed the first implantation of a lumbar artificial disc in North or South Carolina.
Video provided by DuPuy Spine. |
Microendoscopic Discectomy
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In 1997, one of our spine surgeons, Tim Adamson, MD, modified technology designed for lumbar surgery and developed an innovative solution for the cervical spine. Microendoscopic discectomy (MED), requires only a one-half inch incision in the back of the neck, allowing muscles to be merely separated. There is significantly less pain for the patient, thus resulting in a much shorter recovery time.
Video provided by Medtronic. |
Brain Tumors
Convection Delivery
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To overcome the blood-brain barrier, a drug is administered by a neurosurgeon directly to brain tumors through two to four catheters, placed around the tumor in the brain. The anticancer agent is then delivered continuously by infusion through the catheters for a specified period of time. This method, known as convection enhanced delivery (CED), allows larger areas of the brain to be treated, and also makes it possible to utilize drugs that could not be delivered to the brain in the past.
Video provided by NeoPharm. |
Neuroendovascular
Merci Retriever
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The Merci Retriever removes blood clots from the brain in patients experiencing ischemic stroke. The Retriever is a long, thin wire that is threaded through a catheter into the blood vessel. The wire is made of a special alloy. It is pushed through the end of the catheter and it reshapes itself into tiny loops that latch onto the clot and pull it out.
Video provided by Concentric Medical. |
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Our practice newsletter delivers insights into the latest treatment options available in the field of neurosurgery. Read our latest issue |
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The spine surgeons of our practice perform minimally invasive spine procedures, and are currently involved in groundbreaking clinical trials. Learn more |
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As the primary provider of brain tumor services in the Charlotte region, our practice coordinates state-of-the-art treatment and patient support. Learn more |
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The Merci® Retriever is an innovative device that actually removes blood clots from the brain of patients experiencing ischemic stroke.
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