Patient Resources

• Glossary of Terms

• The Center For Spine Surgery at AAMC

• En Español The Center For Spine Surgery at AAMC

• Common Neurological Problems and Treatment Options

• Patient Education Brochures

• Patient Care Guide for Neurological Conditions

• Feature Articles

   - Maryland Brain & Spine Uses Team Approach to Treating Brain Tumors, January 2006

   - Breaking News on Strokes, Summer 2005

   - Spine Surgery Doesn’t Slow Runner: Outcomes Tell The Story, Summer 2005

   - New Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease: You Haven’t Got Time For The Pain, Vital Signs, Spring 2005

   - Up In Smoke: Obesity Affects Surgical Outcomes Vital Signs, Spring 2005

   - Novalis® Team Cures Intense Facial Pain, Vital Signs, Winter 2004

   - Physicians Tackle Aggressive Forms of Cancer with Promising Results, Vital Signs, Winter 2004

   - Maryland Brain & Spine surgeons at the forefront of artificial disc surgery, see Charité Artificial Discs.

   - Teams Fast Action Saves Mother and Baby, Vital Signs, Summer 2004

   - AAMC Doctor Listed Among Famous Celebrities, Heroes And Policiticans as "Top 100 Irish Americans Of The Year" March 2004

   - Spinal Surgery Doesn't Keep Runner Down - Minimally invasive Microsurgery Techniques In Spinal Surgery by
     Dr. Timothy Burke, Spring 2004

   - Head Injuries in Sports: Concussion & Return to Guidelines by Dr. Brian Sullivan, Fall 2003

   - AAMC Taking lead in Non-invasive Brain Tumors, Vital Signs, Winter 2003

   - Bryan Disc Clinical Trial Study, Vital Signs, Summer 2002

   - Six Hour Surgery Saves Lacrosse Player, Vital Signs, Summer 2002

   - AAMC Spine Center, Vital Signs, Spring 2000

   - Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulator, Vital Signs, Summer 2000

• Explanation of Diagnostic Tests

• Helpful Links
   - American Association of Neurological Surgeons
   - American Cancer Society
   - National Institutes of Health

   Other Neurological Resources
   - www.skyneurorehab.com