Neurosurgical Conditions We Treat on Long Island
Comprehensive Neurosurgical Treatments & Care
Discover state-of-the-art neurosurgical conditions treatment and compassionate expertise. Dr. Salvatore Palumbo has helped thousands of patients on Long Island to overcome a range of conditions impacting the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. With advanced expertise in spinal surgery and reconstruction for degenerative and traumatic disorders, look to us for patient-centered care for common neurosurgical conditions.
Understanding Neurosurgical Conditions
Neurosurgery includes various treatments for a wide spectrum of conditions and diseases. Neurosurgery can relieve or control medical disorders that compromise the head, spine, and nervous system, including the spinal cord, brain, and nerve networks. With many variations of neurosurgery, these modalities can be used for strokes, spinal tumors, injuries, and beyond.
Causes of Neurosurgical Conditions
There are many types of neurosurgical conditions. These conditions can stem from a range of factors, from degenerative diseases to traumatic injuries, genetic predispositions, infections, and tumors. No matter the root of the neurological condition, these issues are known to disrupt the inherent function of the body’s nervous system, causing various unfavorable symptoms.
Symptoms of Neurosurgical Conditions
Neurosurgical conditions trigger several distress signals in the body. These signals serve as navigational markers for doctors to address the underlying condition. Symptoms may include:
- Back or neck pain
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Muscle weakness
- Seizures, tremors, or involuntary movement
- Limited range of motion
- Bladder or bowel dysfunction
- Chronic headaches
- Poor posture
Acute Neurosurgical Conditions
Acute neurosurgical conditions boast a rapid and severe onset. These conditions are often linked to traumatic events, such as car accidents or sports injuries. However, when left untreated, they can develop into chronic conditions. Common acute neurosurgical conditions include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Certain compression fractures
Chronic Neurosurgical Conditions
Chronic neurosurgical conditions refer to progressive diseases and disorders that typically develop gradually. These conditions often call for long-term management and neurosurgical treatment to mitigate debilitating symptoms. Common chronic neurosurgical conditions include:
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Neurological conditions, including tumors
- Spinal stenosis
Common Reasons for Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is used to address various chronic and acute neurosurgical conditions. Common neurosurgical conditions treated with neurosurgical intervention include:
- Seizure disorders, including epilepsy
- Cancers and cancerous tumors
- Painful neurological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis
- Brain bleeds, including strokes and aneurysms
- Spinal conditions
- Multiple sclerosis
- Traumatic head, neck, or spine injuries
- Congenital brain, spine, and nervous system conditions
Neurosurgical Conditions We Treat
Dr. Salvatore Palumbo specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of neurosurgical conditions. Common neurosurgical conditions we treat include:
- Back and leg pain
- Arm and neck pain
- Sciatica
- Herniated disc
- Degenerative disc diseases
- Spinal stenosis
- Compression fractures
- Spinal and brain tumors
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
The Role of Neurosurgical Treatments
Our expertise enables us to diagnose and treat minor to complex neurosurgical conditions. Employing innovative techniques in our state-of-the-art facility, our neurosurgical treatments address, correct, or improve the underlying condition behind the symptoms. The role of our neurosurgical intervention is to achieve sustainable relief, alleviate symptoms, and improve functionality.
Our Neurosurgical Treatments
Dr. Salvatore Palumbo is a renowned practitioner of cranial surgery, spinal surgery, and spinal reconstruction for degenerative and traumatic disorders. Depending on the patient’s condition, our neurosurgical procedures include:
- Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
- Oncological neurosurgery for neurological cancers
- Spinal surgery
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Skull base surgery
Choose Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD PC
Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, is committed to your health and quality of life. As an expert on Long Island, our patient-centric approach and high standards of personalized care make us the premier choice for neurological treatments. At the forefront of spinal treatment innovation, our state-of-the-art facility houses advanced technologies for enhanced treatment results.
Schedule Quality Care for Neurosurgical Conditions
You don’t have to face neurosurgical conditions alone. Choose Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, for a compassionate approach to neurosurgical care on Long Island. With personalized attention, we help you achieve the best results so you can get back to doing what you love. Contact us to schedule a consultation today.