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A neurosurgeon at an academic medical center in Macon, Georgia, Christopher Wheeler, MD, treats brain tumors and spinal conditions, and supervises neurosurgery residents during clinical rotations. He studied neuroscience prior to attending medical school. After finishing his neurosurgical residency, he undertook advanced fellowship training in reconstructive spine procedures. His departmental research investigates spinal stabilization methods and long-term surgical outcomes for trauma patients. Wheeler also contributes articles on neurological topics to Biology Insights and coordinates travel logistics for an annual multi-generational family reunion.

Is Bow Hunter Syndrome Fatal? The Risks Explained Brain & Nerves
How Long Does Elsberg Syndrome Last?Brain & Nerves
Epidural Stimulation: What It Is and How It Restores Function Therapies
What Finding Raises Suspicion of a Complete Spinal Cord Injury?Brain & Nerves
Can Grierson-Gopalan Syndrome Be Cured?Brain & Nerves
What Causes Venous Sinus Stenosis?Brain & Nerves
Why Does Blood Pressure Increase With a Head Injury?Brain & Nerves
Does IIH Go Away After Mirena Removal?Brain & Nerves
Can a Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Be Cured?Brain & Nerves
What Do Black Holes in the Brain Mean?Brain & Nerves
What Is a Programmable Shunt and How Does It Work?Procedures
Does Fat Have Nerves? How the Nervous System Regulates Fat Brain & Nerves
Are Colloid Cysts Dangerous? Symptoms & Treatment Brain & Nerves
How to Perform a Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)Procedures
What Is Heterotopia? Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis Brain & Nerves
What Is an LP Shunt and How Does It Work?Procedures
When Are Virchow-Robin Spaces Dangerous?Brain & Nerves
What Is Triple Flexion Posturing and What Does It Mean?Brain & Nerves
What Is Remote Neuromonitoring in Surgery?Procedures
Why Is Visceral Pain More Difficult to Locate Than Parietal Pain?Gut & Kidney
Why Does Hydrocephalus Cause Urinary Incontinence?Brain & Nerves
Can Pain Be Measured? Current and Future Methods Tests
How Nerves Are Reattached: Surgical and Biological Methods Procedures
What Is Dysraphism? Types, Causes, and Treatment Brain & Nerves
Can a Midline Shift of the Brain Cause Death?Brain & Nerves
How Long Does Spinal Shock Last? A Detailed Look Brain & Nerves
Collateral Sprouting: Nerve Repair and Recovery Brain & Nerves
What Is a Nerve Conduit and How Does It Aid in Repair?Procedures
What Is an ASIA A Spinal Cord Injury?Brain & Nerves
What Is Sacral Sparing and Why Does It Matter?Brain & Nerves