Biography:
Ricky Rasschaert is neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at the AZ Rivierenland in Antwerp, Belgium. The use of minimally invasive techniques and spinal reconstructive surgery are his main interests. He is a member of several Neurosurgical and Spine societies and has a teaching position at Odisee, University of applied Sciences. He does research involving the treatment of Tarlov cysts, the link with cerebrospinal fluid and small fiber neuropathy. Other research projects involve hemostats and partners in other projects. As head of the Neurosurgery Department and member of the OR committee he is also involved in hospital management and governance. As an medico-legal expert the management of complications and the impact on the health care professionals as well as the patient is a side interest.
Title : The coincidence between spinal perineural cysts, increased intracranial pressure and the appearance of small fiber neuropathy