Spinal Cord Tumors — Patient Education
← Back to ONI Health Blog Understanding specialized care and how monitoring helps protect movement during surgery. OLYMPIA NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE · PATIENT EDUCATION When surgery involves your spinal cord,experience matters. Understanding a rare diagnosis and the care it deserves Learning that you may have a spinal cord tumor can be frightening. You deserve a clear […]
Spinal Cord Tumors — Physician Education
← Back to ONI Health Blog Why intramedullary tumor surgery demands specialized experience and multimodal monitoring. OLYMPIA NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE · PHYSICIAN EDUCATION A rare tumor.A delicate operation.Experience matters. Intramedullary spinal cord tumors and the role of D-wave monitoring Surgery within the spinal cord is never a decision to take lightly. Intramedullary tumors arise within the […]
Subdural Hematoma — Signs and Next Steps
← Back to ONI Health Blog Know the signs of a subdural hematoma and when to seek urgent care. SUBDURAL HEMATOMA Recognizethe signs.Know thenext step. Brain health startswith awareness. What is a subdural hematoma? It is a collection of blood between the brain and its outer covering. Often linked to a head injury, it can […]
Spinal Compression Fractures — Causes and Care
← Back to ONI Health Blog Understand spinal compression fractures, their causes, and the next steps in care. SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURES Spontaneous vs.non-spontaneouscompression fractures. Different causes. Personalized care. When a vertebra loses height A compression fracture occurs when a bone in the spine collapses or loses height. Understanding what caused the fracture helps guide treatment […]
Pituitary Tumors — Signs and Treatment Options
← Back to ONI Health Blog Learn about pituitary tumor symptoms, evaluation, and personalized treatment options. PITUITARY TUMORS Small gland.Important answers. Understand the signs. Explore your next step. Understanding the pituitary gland The pituitary is a small, hormone-producing gland at the base of the brain. Most pituitary tumors are noncancerous, but they can affect hormone […]
Cervical Myelopathy — Spinal Cord Compression
← Back to ONI Health Blog Recognize changes in hand coordination, balance, and walking—and understand your options. CERVICAL MYELOPATHY Understandingspinal cordcompression. Changes in your handsor balance deserve attention. More than neck pain Cervical myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed. Age-related changes, such as bone spurs or bulging discs, can narrow […]
Trigeminal Neuralgia — Understanding Facial Nerve Pain
← Back to ONI Health Blog Recognize facial nerve pain symptoms and explore treatment options at ONI. TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA Understandingfacial nervepain. Recognize the symptoms.Explore your options. When everyday moments trigger pain Trigeminal neuralgia affects the nerve that carries sensation from your face to your brain. It can cause intense, sharp, electric-shock-like pain, usually on one […]
Meningiomas — Understanding Your Options
← Back to ONI Health Blog Learn about meningiomas, symptoms, and the options to discuss with your specialist. YOUR HEALTH. YOUR OPTIONS. UnderstandingMeningiomas Clear information. Thoughtful evaluation. A plan built around you. What is a meningioma? A meningioma is a tumor that develops in the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Most are noncancerous […]
Low Back Pain — Minimally Invasive Surgery
← Back to ONI Health Blog Explore whether a minimally invasive approach could be right for your diagnosis. YOUR SPINE. YOUR OPTIONS. Minimally invasive surgeryfor low back pain An informed next step starts with understanding the cause of your pain. Could a smaller-incision approach be right for you? Surgery is not the first step for […]
Spinal Fusion — Indications
← Back to ONI Health Blog Learn when spinal fusion may be considered and what to discuss with your specialist. YOUR SPINE. YOUR OPTIONS. Indications forSpinal Fusion Understand when added stability may be part of your treatment plan. When might spinal fusion be considered? Spinal fusion joins two or more vertebrae so they heal into […]
