Nerve Injuries can occur through a variety of trauma. Common causes of nerve injuries include:

  • Laceration
  • Focal contusion (gunshot wounds)
  • Stretch/traction injury
  • Compression
  • Drug injection injury
  • Electrical injury

Treatment for Nerve Injuries include non-surgical treatment and surgical.

Non-surgical treatments include:

  • Acupuncture
  • Massage therapy
  • Medication
  • Orthotics
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Weight loss management
  • Nerve Block, Sympathetic
  • Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent

The goal of surgical repair is always to repair the nerves so that function is restored to the affected area. Depending on the type and severity of the injury, your neurosurgeon or pain physician will discuss different methods of nerve repair and create a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.

Surgical treatment for nerve repair include

  • Neuroplasty
  • Neurostimulation, Spinal
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Stealth Neuronavigation Procedures

To make an appointment or request a consultation, contact Premier Brain and Spine at 786-456-4104.