Archbold Neurosurgery Areas of Treatment

Neurosurgery is surgery performed on parts of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves (nerves found in the hands and feet), and the extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.

Neurosurgery may be a treatment option for the following conditions:

Brain

  • Brain Tumor
  • Aneurysm
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • VP Shunt
  • Arteriovenous malformation

Back and Neck

  • Neurosurgical evaluation of neck and back pain
  • Nerve compression syndromes
  • Peripheral nerve (including nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome)
  • Herniated intervertebral discs
  • Spinal cord compression syndromes
  • Arthroplasty

Trauma

  • Head injury
  • Spinal cord injury

Repetitive Motion Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cancer

  • Primary or metastatic brain tumors
  • Primary or metastatic spinal tumors
  • Tumors near the spinal column or peripheral nerves
  • Neurologic problems resulting from other cancers or treatments