The spur and, in some cases, a small section ofnormal olecranon, were removed using an osteotome,rongeur, or combination of the two (Figs. 6-8). 2,14,21 Allauthors were careful to preserve the remainder of thenormal distal triceps insertion.
Causes of Epilepsy. There are around 180,000 new cases of epilepsy each year. About 30% occur in children. Children and elderly adults are the ones most often affected. There is a clear cause for epilepsy in only a minority of the cases. Typically, the known causes of seizure involve some injury to the brain. Some of the main causes of epilepsy include: 1  Low oxygen during birth.
The four most common causes of epilepsy are: Brain infection. Infections such as AIDS, meningitis, and viral encephalitis have been shown to cause epilepsy. Brain tumor. Tumors in the brain can interrupt normal brain cell activity and cause seizures. Head trauma. Head injuries can lead to epilepsy.