Diagnostics & Treatment

Effective treatment of spinal injuries, chronic pain or other disorders of the spine begins with a complete evaluation and precise diagnosis to determine the source of each patient’s symptoms and condition. Shore Memorial Neurological Spine Program patients are thoroughly evaluated by a physician, often utilizing sophisticated neuroradiological and other advanced electrodiagnostic techniques, to determine whether he or she is a candidate for surgery and/or other non-surgical care. The Neurological Spine Program's approach ensures an evaluation that effectively addresses the unique healthcare the needs of each individual patient. Conditions Treated:

• Herniated discs
• Degenerative diseases of the spine
• Tumors of the spine
• Spinal arthritis
• Spinal fractures
• Spinal stenosis

Treatments:

• Artificial disc replacement
• Discography
• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Fusions (anterior and posterior)
• Microsurgery of the brain and spinal cord
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Nerve conduction studies
• Radiofrequency procedures
• Spinal reconstruction