However, data has shown there are more benefits and less cost overall to perform minimally invasive procedures on the appropriately selected patients.. Here, spine surgeons who are experienced with minimally invasive procedures discuss their evolution and where we are likely to see this trend headed in the future.
Cushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the body's tissues to excess levels of cortisol-a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal gland.ushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the body's tissues to excess levels of cortisol-a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal gland.
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to cortisol. Signs and symptoms may include: high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face, a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals poorly.