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A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), this is done on the spine. Two of the bones of your back (vertebrae) are joined together, and one of your spinal disks is removed.

Burr holes are small holes that a neurosurgeon makes in the skull. Burr holes are used to help relieve pressure on the brain when fluid, such as blood, builds up and starts to press on brain tissue.

Carnitine is a nutrient that helps the body's cells work normally. Primary carnitine deficiency is when not enough carnitine can get into cells in the body. This can cause muscle weakness. It can also cause heart or liver problems. Primary carnitine deficiency is a rare health problem a child is born with. It is caused by an abnormal gene.

Carnitine is a nutrient that helps the body's cells work normally. Secondary carnitine deficiency is when there isn't enough carnitine in the blood. This can cause muscle weakness. It can also cause heart or liver problems. Secondary carnitine deficiency can by caused by a number of health problems.

An epidermoid cyst is the growth of normal tissue in an abnormal place in the body. It contains skin and nail tissue. An epidermoid cyst is also called an epidermoid tumor. The cyst is not cancer (benign). But in rare cases, an epidermoid cyst may turn into skin cancer.

A pineal is a type of brain cyst. They are generally not cancer (benign). Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Endovascular repair is a type of treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An AAA is a bulge in the wall of the large artery below your heart.

A gallium scan is an imaging test. It is done to look for inflammation, infection, or cancer in your body.

Carotid artery stenting can help reduce the chance that you will have a stroke. Be sure to follow the directions below and any other directions your healthcare provider gives you.