Electrodiagnostic Testing
A number of physicians provide a wide spectrum of electrodiagnostic testing at NYU Medical Center to evaluate, confirm, and monitor peripheral nerve injuries, tumors, and compressions. Tests include electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), inching conduction studies, and somatosensory evoked potentials.
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Intraoperative Testing
Advanced monitoring and evaluation techniques are available in the operating room. These include nerve action potentials, somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, nerve stimulation, continuous EMG monitoring, frozen histological assessment of spinal roots, and high-resolution ultrasonography.
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Orthopedic Surgery
John Grossman, M.D. and Andrew Price, M.D. of the NYU Department of Orthopedic Surgery have extensive experience treating patients, especially newborns, with peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries. They collaborate closely with the Department of Neurosurgery.
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Plastic Surgery
David Chiu, M.D. and Jamie Levine, M.D. of the NYU Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialize in peripheral nerve surgery and work closely with the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Chiu is a pioneer in the field of vein conduit research.
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Rehabilitation Medicine
The world-renowned Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation at NYU Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physical and occupational therapy. Its physiatrists are leaders in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
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Neuromuscular Medicine
Several experts in neuromuscular medicine are available for consultation at NYU Medical Center. These neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and management of neuropathies, myopathies, and radiculopathies.
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Radiology
The musculoskeletal and neuroradiology sections of the Department of Radiology at NYU Medical center are well known for their advances in clinical imaging. Services provided include thin-slice CT myelography, high-resolution 3-T MRI of peripheral nerve injuries and compressions, brachial and lumbar plexus imaging, and dynamic MRA (for thoracic outlet syndrome evaluation).
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Pain Management
Resolving neuropathic pain is often of prime importance for patients with focal neuropathies. Numerous physicians at NYU specialize in a variety of pharmacologic and image guided techniques to eliminate pain. More invasive surgical options are also available.
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Genetics
Genetic testing and counseling are available through the Molecular Genetics program at NYU. Patients with inherited neuropathies, and certain predilections to nerve sheath tumors, are referred for evaluation.
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Other
Because nerve injuries and tumors can occur anywhere in the body, other surgical specialists may contribute to your care, including vascular, general, and thoracic surgeons. Furthermore, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and certified social workers and also be consulted.
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