Conditions & Treatments

Spondylolisthesis occurs when one ore more of the vertebra in your spine ‘slips’ forward or backward compared to the next vertebra. Spondylolisthesis can be a serious condition, leading to a deformity of the spine as well as a narrowing of the spinal canal (central spinal stenosis) or compression of the exiting nerve roots (foraminal stenosis).

Spondylosis is a wearing down (degeneration) of the spine caused by wear and tear on the joints, often as the result of aging. Over time, the discs become dehydrated and lose their cushion between the spinal bones. This resulting rubbing of bone-on-bone causes spurs and can be very painful.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive radiation treatment that can be performed in one single day or spread out over multiple days. Multiple radiation beams are aimed precisely at the tumor to ensure surrounding healthy tissue is unaffected.

A stroke is also called a cerebrovascular accident. This happens when there is loss of blood to part of the brain. There are two types of strokes: hemorrhagic or ischemic.

In Type I Chiari malformation, the lower part of the cerebellum, called the cerebellar tonsils, protrudes through the opening at the base of the skull (the foramen magnum) into the upper

Type II Chiari malformation is typically associated with a condition called myelomeningocele, a form of spina bifida in which the spinal cord and its protective covering

Ulnar Nerve Transposition, which is typically performed under general or regional anesthesia, repositions the ulnar nerve to prevent it from sliding against or becoming pinched by the medial epicondyle (the bony bump on the elbow). Ulnar nerve transposition is used to treat cubital tunnel syndrome.

Ulnar neuropathy is a condition which can be caused by the entrapment of the ulnar nerve. Symptoms may include hand weakness, numbness, tingling, and decreased sensation and/or pain in the elbow, palm or pinky or ring fingers. Additional potential symptoms include tenderness in the elbow joint at the ‘funny bone’ and loss of finger dexterity

A vascular malformation is an irregular connection between blood vessels. This may occur with arteries and veins, between capillaries, or between vessels that carry lymphatic fluid. Symptoms sometimes include a soft bump on the skin, swelling, pain, or redness that may resemble a birthmark. Vascular malformations are often diagnosed using MRI.

Neurovascular surgery is surgery that is used to treat problems with the blood vessels in the brain, spine, and/or spinal cord. These procedures can be open (craniotomy) or minimally invasive. A doctor who performs these operations is called a pediatric neurovascular surgeon. A child may be born with vascular abnormalities.

Vertebral tumors are abnormal growths that develop within the bones of the spine (vertebrae) or the tissues surrounding the spine. These tumors can be either primary