MRI-neurography, or magnetic resonance neurography (MRN), is an advanced technique useful for diagnosing disorders of the peripheral nerves. It’s also important during the surgery used to treat these conditions. Here’s what you need to know.
If you have trouble lifting your foot when you walk, tingling in your feet, or difficulty straightening your toes, you may have a condition called foot drop. Take a moment to learn what you need to know about this condition and how we can help.
If you’ve been told you have a thigh tendon avulsion, you know you’re facing surgery. To put your mind at ease, take a look at what’s involved with this type of injury and what you can expect from the surgery to repair it.
When a nerve injury is so severe that the muscle it controls loses function, a nerve transfer can help. Keep reading to learn more about nerve transfers, the conditions they treat, and the benefits this type of surgery provides.
If you had surgery for breast cancer and are experiencing pain, you’re not alone. Between 25-60% of women have pain or uncomfortable sensations months and even years after surgery. Learn about breast pain surgery and how it can help you find relief.
Up to 70% of post-amputation patients suffer phantom limb pain, in which you feel pain in the part of limb that’s no longer there. Now, innovative procedures offer relief: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Regenerative peripheral nerve interface.
Are you having trouble lifting your foot when you walk? You may have common peroneal nerve compression, or “foot drop.” Because early treatment means a better prognosis, take a moment to learn the signs of foot drop and what to do about it.
When severed nerves from your amputated limb keep sending signals to your brain, you develop phantom limb pain. The good news is there’s a treatment that can help. Learn how targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can give you relief.
If you’re scheduled for hernia surgery, chances are you’re wondering about what to expect as you recover. We’ve got you covered! Keep reading to learn what you can do to stay comfortable following hernia surgery.
Do you have pain, tingling, and weakness in your hand and arm? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), a condition caused by the compression of nerves, may be the cause. Keep reading to learn more about TOS and what you can do about it.
Did you know tumors, called schwannomas, can form on different nerves in your body? Although not usually cancerous, these tumors can still cause troublesome symptoms. Take a moment to learn the signs your symptoms may be a schwannoma.
If you’re an athlete struggling with pain in the groin area where your thigh and abdomen meet, you could have a sports hernia. Learn about the latest in diagnosing and treating this painful condition that can land you on the sideline.
If you experience persistent migraine headaches and other treatment options don’t provide relief, surgical decompression of the peripheral sensory nerves around your skull can. Learn how this low-risk procedure might be the solution you need.
If you’ve had a mastectomy and are considering breast reconstruction, learn how DIEP flap surgery can help you achieve the look you want without implants by using your own body tissues. Learn what you need to know about this innovative procedure.
Are you among the 70% of amputees struggling with phantom limb pain? Phantom limb pain can be severe and disrupt the quality of your life. Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) offers a lasting solution. Read on to learn more!
Did you suffer an injury on the field or on the ice? Athletes who play vigorous sports are at risk for a painful condition known as a sports hernia. This injury causes groin pain, and it can be severe enough to keep you out of the game.
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It depends, but you should always check with your physician before proceeding with playing football since there is a different degree of inguinal hernias and everyone is going to have a different set of circumstances.
Targeted Muscle Re-innervation, or simply TMR, is a novel procedure that involves the rewiring of the body’s peripheral nerves. While nerve transfers have been around for decades, they have mainly been in upper extremity nerve injuries. The TMR...
Groin pain after inguinal hernia surgery is not uncommon regardless of the type of repair, which includes laparoscopic, robotic, open, mesh, and no mesh repairs. There are three main nerves that run in the inguinal...
Chronic pain after inguinal hernia or sports hernia surgery occurs in approximately 2-4% of all patients who undergo the procedure. There are several reasons for chronic pain, but the most likely source is an injury, kinking, or scarring to the sensory...
Mesh is commonly used with inguinal hernia repairs through an open or laparoscopic approach to reinforce the weakened inguinal floor. With an open repair, an incision is placed on the lower abdomen/pubic area to allow placement of the mesh from an...
There are several different types of non-mesh repair techniques for sports hernias or inguinal hernias. The technique that I perform routinely is the Muschaweck minimal tension repair technique, which is a modification of the Shouldice Repair technique...
Chronic pain in the high-performance athlete is a serious concern since it can result in a career ending decision as we have seen with several athletes in the NFL recently. The most recent high-profile athlete was Luke Kuechley, a linebacker on...
