MRI Brain Without Contrast

FINDINGS:
Previous MRI study dated 3rd March, 2000 was reviewed.
Generalized cerebral atrophy is noted, with prominence of CSF spaces.  Significant volume loss of the basal ganglia is noted, predominantly of the globus pallidus.  There is also some volume loss of the thalami.  Compared to the previous MRI, the volume loss in the basal ganglia has progressed.  [...]

Filed under: medical on April 21st, 2009 | No Comments »

life after pump

(Photo: Owen and Sallyanne)
Another general update.
Owen’s intrathecal baclofen pump was removed early February. The surgery itself was a great success – only 4 days in the hospital. He’d had a muscle biopsy as well (where a 2×2cm square of muscle was removed from his quadricep muscle – ouch).  I think that probably hurt more than [...]

Filed under: baclofen pump issues, medical on April 8th, 2009 | No Comments »