Consultations
We are able to see a wide range of patients in consultation. With Board Certifications in Neurology, Neurophysiology, Sleep Disorders and Neuromuscular Diseases, along with fellowship training in Vasular Neurology, Epilepsy and Stroke disorders, we are poised to address any neurology needs that are presented in both children and adults.
NCV & EMG Testing
Both the NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity) and EMG (Electromyography) tests are used to diagnose nerve damage and nerve injury. The tesing evaluates dysfunction of the nerves or muscles. It may also be necessary, if you have a pinched nerve in the neck or back, of if you are experiencing tingling, numbness or weakness, which may indicate a nerve injury.
Most often, abnormal results are due to some type of nerve damage or injury. If abnormalities are found, we will be able to detemine the severity and extent of the nerve damage. Some examples include:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Nerve Effects of Uremia (from kidney failure)
- Traumatic Injury to a Nerve
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome (hereditary)
- Chronic Inflammatory Disease
- Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction
- Femoral Nerve Dysfunction
- Radial Nerve Dysfunction
- Sciatic Nerve Dysfunction
- Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy
- Tibial Nerve Dysfunction
EEG Testing
EEG (Electroencephalography) testing is designed to record the brain's spontaneous electrical activity as recorded from multiple electrodes placed along the scalp. One of the most common uses for EEG diagnostic testing is to assess and diagnose epliptic disorders.
VNG Testing
Coming early 2010
The VNG (Videonystagmography) test is designed to record the body's inner ear and central motor functions relative to the body's vestibular system. This is done by monitoring and recording small eye jerks that are read by state-of-the-art infared cameras. Additionally, during the test, both ear canals are stimulated by the introduction of warm and cold air to further assess the reaction of the vestibular system.
VNG testing is considered to be the most accurate, consistent and comfortable way to test the vestibular system, and is now the new standard for testing inner ear functions.
