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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.

When Are Virchow-Robin Spaces Dangerous?
What Is Triple Flexion Posturing and What Does It Mean?
Why Does Hydrocephalus Cause Urinary Incontinence?
What Is Dysraphism? Types, Causes, and Treatment
Can a Midline Shift of the Brain Cause Death?
How Long Does Spinal Shock Last? A Detailed Look
Collateral Sprouting: Nerve Repair and Recovery
What Is an ASIA A Spinal Cord Injury?
What Is Sacral Sparing and Why Does It Matter?
What Is Woree Syndrome and Is It a Real Condition?
CANVAS Syndrome: Its Causes, Symptoms, and Management
What Is a Hemicord Lesion and What Does It Mean?
Spinal Conus: Anatomy, Function & Conus Medullaris Syndrome
What Is the Cushing Response and Why Does It Occur?
What Is C5 Paralysis and What Is the Long-Term Outlook?
What Is Cortical Thickening in the Brain and What Causes It?
Autonomic Dysreflexia: Definition, Symptoms, and Causes
What Is Neuromapping and How Does It Work?
Spinal Regeneration: Can We Repair the Spinal Cord?
Tetanus Toxin’s Mechanism of Action on the Nervous System
The Connection Between CEA and Brain Conditions
Anterior Cord Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
A Twin in the Brain: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
What Is Cortical Stimulation and How Does It Work?
What Is Functional Disconnection Syndrome?
Brown-Séquard Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is the Monro-Kellie Doctrine? A Neurological View
Hemisection of the Spinal Cord: Causes, Symptoms, Recovery
How Synthetic Nerves Work to Repair Damaged Nerves
Venous Sinus Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment