How is a Kiwi Like a Spinal Intramedullary Lipoma?
There are a lot of ways to go after a kiwi. Some people consume the whole thing, skin and all. Others work hard to get out all the green insides without breaking through the thin skin. If you use this second method, you’ve probably noticed that it’s gotten...
Defusing a Tumor: Dr. McCormick’s Spine Surgery Video
Removing a spinal tumor can be like defusing a bomb. The stakes are high. And surgeons must have the ability to both plan carefully and also handle whatever setup they encounter. In a recent spine surgery video, Dr. Paul McCormick helps other neurosurgeons develop...
Then and Now: Spinal Cord Tumors at the Neurological Institute
Back in 1910, the first surgery was performed at the Neurosurgery Department. That operation was the removal of an “intramedullary” spinal cord tumor, and it was truly a groundbreaking procedure.
