We treat the following conditions and diseases:
Cervical and Lumbar Disc Disease / Degenerative Disc Disease
Degeneration of the discs particularly in the moving sections of the spine (cervical and lumbar levels) is a natural process of aging. Spinal discs are soft, compressible discs that separate the interlocking bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine. The discs act as shock absorbers for the spine, allowing it to flex, bend, and twist. Degenerative disc disease can take place throughout the spine, but it most often occurs in the discs in the lower back (lumbar region) and the neck (cervical region). FirstHealth neurosurgeons offer Mobi-C Cervical Disc artificial disc replacement (ADR) product as an alternative to traditional spinal fusion surgery in patients suffering from degenerative disc disease.
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Spinal Arthritis
Herniated Spinal Discs
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more areas in the spine — most often in the upper or lower back. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerves that branch out from the compressed areas. It is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis-related bone damage.
Spinal Fractures
Spinal fractures can happen from something as dramatic as a fall, or from a simple movement like coughing or sneezing or reaching for something in a cupboard. Unlike the pain from a broken arm or hip, the pain from a spinal fracture is not always severe; in fact sometimes it is quite mild.
Head Injuries
Nerve Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve, which is the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
Brain Tumors
Brain Hemorrhages
Hydrocephalus
Ulnar Neuropathy
Ulnar neuropathy is an inflammation of the ulnar nerve, a major nerve that runs down into your hand. It supplies movement and sensation to your arm and hand. Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness, tingling, or pain into the arm and hand on the side of the little finger.
