Neurosurgery in Arlington, TX
What Is Neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery refers to treatments and procedures for the brain, spinal cord, and spinal column. USMD Hospital at Arlington proudly offers comprehensive neurosurgery, including minimally invasive spinal treatment options. Our DFW neurosurgeons work together with physical therapists and pain management specialists to ensure you receive the personalized care you need. Please contact USMD Hospital at Arlington to learn more about the neurosurgery services we offer.
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Find A PhysicianWhat are the Benefits of Neurosurgery?
The benefits of neurosurgery can be life-changing for those who suffer from conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and spinal column. Some potential benefits include:
- Better quality of life: Neurosurgery alleviates pain and discomfort caused by various neurological conditions, allowing individuals to live a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
- Increased mobility: USMD Hospital at Arlington can enhance mobility and movement for people who struggle with a limited range of motion.
- Better overall health: Many neurological conditions impact your health and well-being. Addressing these issues through surgery may improve your overall health.
- Effective treatment: In many cases, neurosurgery is the most effective form of treatment compared to options like medication or physical therapy.
- Personalized care: Our neurosurgeons work closely with each patient to provide custom care, ensuring that their treatment plan is tailored to meet their individual needs.
Am I A Candidate for Neurosurgery?
Neurosurgeons diagnose and treat various conditions of the brain and nervous system. Our expert neurosurgeons also address issues that affect the spinal cord and spinal column, including:
- Herniated discs
- Strains and sprains
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal injuries
- Chronic back pain
- Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
- Myelopathy
If you struggle with one of these or any other spinal condition, we can craft a comprehensive treatment plan for you. Our services include minimally invasive back surgery, physical therapy, and pain management care.
What Can I Expect With Neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery is performed in one of our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Once your condition has been diagnosed and the procedure planned, your surgery can be scheduled. Our caring team will work with you and your neurosurgeon to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of your hospital care. Your neurosurgical team will provide any preparatory instructions for you to follow in the days leading up to your procedure. Following your surgery, post-op recovery care will be provided. From there, you will either be moved to a hospital room or discharged with recovery instructions.
A number of neurosurgery procedures are performed at our Arlington, TX hospital, with lumbar fusion, PLIF, and ACDF surgery being among the most common. To learn more about neurosurgical care, please get in touch with our team.
What Neurosurgery Technologies Are Used?
USMD Hospital at Arlington offers a multitude of neurosurgery procedures, including minimally invasive options that use advanced techniques to access the spine. A minimally invasive surgical approach can result in smaller incisions, shorter operations, and quicker recovery timeframes. Our neurosurgeons have performed these and other procedures:
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Spinal stenosis surgery
- Kyphoplasty
- Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF)
- Microdiscectomy
- Artificial disc replacement
- Corpectomy
- Discectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Hemilaminectomy
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar fusion
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Cervical lumbar fusions
- Odontoid screw
- Vertebroplasty
The expert physicians at USMD Hospital at Arlington strive to stay on the cutting edge of new and emerging technologies that prove highly effective. Our team will ensure you understand the technologies and techniques being used to treat you every step of the way.
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Treatment for Spinal Conditions
Conditions of the spine and spinal column can be debilitating, but with the expert neurosurgeons at USMD Hospital at Arlington, you have help to get you living life to the fullest. USMD Hospital at Arlington has previously been listed as an Aetna Institute for Quality for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery, and our surgeons work to provide you with the best patient-centric care possible. To meet with a neurosurgeon on our medical staff, contact USMD Hospital at Arlington today.