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Neurosurgery
Community Health Network offers skilled and experienced neurosurgeons utilizing advanced technologies and minimally invasive surgical options. An array of neurosurgical expertise is available in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebravascular conditions such as stroke, spine conditions, brain tumors and Hydrocephalus (NPH).
Surgical procedures and conditions
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
- Cerebral vascular
- Spine fusion
- Spine tumors
- Spine injury
- Brain tumors
- Vagal nerve stimulation
Special procedures - NPH
NPH is difficult to diagnose and often seen as part of the aging process. However, NPH is treatable and can allow people to lead full and productive lives.
Diagnosing NPH
Several diagnostic tests are performed to aid in diagnosing NPH beyond the normal patient history and physical exam. A CT or MRI, lumbar puncture, lab tests as well as neuropsychological testing.
Treatment of NPH
The only effective treatment of NPH involves the surgical implantation of a shunt system. An implantable device designed to drain CSF away from the nervous system, allowing the enlarged ventricles to decrease in size in an effort to relieve the symptoms of NPH is performed by the neurosurgeon.
The patients’ length of hospital stay varies from two to seven days.
Follow-up care
Following the procedure, the patient may improve quickly or up to several weeks and/or months. Physical and occupational therapy is sometimes beneficial in the recovery process post-operatively. In some patients little to no improvement may be seen.
NPH is an on-going condition and will require long-term, follow-up care by a physician. Regular medical check-ups are required with the neurosurgeon or neurologist.
Expected benefits
- Improved gait
- Improvement with memory functions
- Improvement of urinary problems
Emotional support is an important aspect of the recovery and should be discussed with the physician, family and friends.