The vertebral bones and discs that make up the spinal column protect the nerves and spinal cord. But injuries or degenerative conditions can cause compression of the spinal cord, causing pain, weakness, and loss of function of the arms, legs, bladder, and bowel movements. Learn more about spinal cord compression and how it is treated
A metastatic brain tumor can develop when a patient’s cancer spreads from another part of their body to their brain. While a diagnosis of a brain tumor can be overwhelming, there are treatment options available. Learn more about how metastatic brain cancer is diagnosed and treated from Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, providing outstanding
Back pain can range from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition. For patients with spinal deformities, back pain and related symptoms can make it difficult to go about their everyday activities. Fortunately, significant advancements in spine surgery can help preserve spine function and improve the quality of life for many patients. Learn more about
Pituitary tumors originate in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for emitting several essential hormones. While many pituitary tumors are noncancerous, others may cause the brain to produce too many or too few hormones, creating an internal imbalance for the patient. Doctors perform multiple procedures to treat these tumors, including surgery. Learn more about pituitary
When neurosurgeons or orthopedic spine surgeons diagnose patients with degenerative spine conditions, medical guidelines require treatment begin with conservative care prior to proceeding to a surgical solution. Conservative care start with medications, physical therapy, and may be advanced to epidural steroid injections. If these treatments are not successful and evidence of a structural abnormality correlates
Arthritis of the spine is a chronic condition that affects a person’s everyday life, but many treatments exist for managing the pain. The dedicated staff at Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics know how debilitating back and neck arthritis can be and aim to provide coordinated care to treat pain and augment their patients’ quality
Epidural steroid injection is a common safe, simple, non-surgical procedure that is used as part of a treatment for neck pain with radiating arm pain or lower back pain with radiating leg pain. The goal of epidural injection is to reduce inflammation around the affected nerve or spinal cord. By eliminating the inflammation of the
Shoulder pain caused by the neck is often due to a pinched nerve. This issue can interrupt a person’s daily life, causing several symptoms and significant pain. The award-winning rehabilitation specialists and pain management doctors at Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics treat such conditions for patients throughout northern New Jersey. CNSO’s team knows the
Back pain is one of the most common complaints of people in the United States. Nearly 16 million adults experience persistent or chronic back pain that limits their ability to participate in daily activities and maintain their regular lifestyle. While back pain is pervasive, patients have multiple treatment options to potentially experience relief from the
For many patients, a diagnosis of a brain tumor can be overwhelming. Fortunately, many types of brain tumors, including meningioma of the brain, are treatable. Some meningiomas don’t even require removal – they can simply be monitored by a specialist. Learn more about this type of brain tumor, its symptoms, and the treatment options available
Neck pain has several causes, and the source of the discomfort may dictate the type of treatment a patient receives. Some conditions necessitate surgery, while others can be treated with physical therapy. Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics, serving patients throughout northern New Jersey, explains how neck pain may be a sign of a disorder
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal area in the backbone is too small. The condition may cause symptoms such as lower back pain, cramping in the legs, neck numbness, tingling or weakness, and other neck and back pains. Severe cases of spinal stenosis often require surgery to create more space in
