Instituto Clavel

13-07-2022

Lumbar laminectomy: what it is and what the recovery process is like

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery used to increase the space through which the spinal cord and nerve roots pass if it has narrowed (stenosis), and also used in cases of herniated discs. If you have heard of this procedure and would like to know more about what it involves and what recovery from this surgery is like, we invite you to read this article.  

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30-06-2022

Hydrocephalus in adults: causes, symptoms and treatment

Hydrocephalus is defined as an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This condition can occur at any age, but is most common in infants and adults age 60 and older. In the following article we focus specifically on explaining the causes and symptoms, among other things, of hydrocephalus in adults.  

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19-04-2022

Lumbar hyperlordosis: causes and treatments

Lumbar hyperlordosis is one of the most common postural deformations besides kyphosis. Lumbar hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curve in the lumbar spine, which causes spinal deterioration and, as a result, discomfort and other problems appear in this area. What causes it, and how can it be treated? Find the answers in the following article.

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17-11-2021

"I have learned a lot about the anterior approach" says Dr. Milavec, about her AO Spine training at Instituto Clavel

We are talking to Dr.Helena Milavec, who has been the first doctor to receive training through the AO Spine program at our center in Barcelona. 

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03-11-2021

Spinal pathologies that can cause pins and needles in the legs

A pins and needles feeling in the legs that doesn’t go away can mean that you are suffering from a spinal pathology. In this article from the experts at Instituto Clavel, we describe the most common of the spinal pathologies that may be responsible for this symptom. 

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26-10-2021

Symptoms of a possible brain tumor  

The symptoms of a brain tumor can vary depending on the area of the brain in which it is located, the size of the tumor, and how it is growing. However, there are certain general signs to be aware of. Here is a brief overview.  

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