Peripheral nerves

Peripheral Nerve Conditions Treated

Peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and skin. When these nerves are compressed, injured, or diseased, they can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or loss of function. Neurosurgical treatment focuses on relieving pressure, restoring nerve continuity, and improving movement and sensation.

Nerve Compression Syndromes (Entrapment Neuropathies)

Conditions caused by pressure on a nerve, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve at the wrist)

• Cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve at the elbow)

• Radial tunnel syndrome

• Tarsal tunnel syndrome (ankle nerve compression)

• Thoracic outlet syndrome (brachial plexus compression)

• Peroneal nerve entrapment (near the knee)

• Meralgia paresthetica (outer thigh numbness or burning)
  
  

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Injuries to nerves caused by trauma, accidents, or birth-related conditions:

• Traumatic nerve cuts or crush injuries

• Brachial plexus injuries (including birth palsy and adult trauma)

• Lumbosacral plexus injuries

• Nerve root avulsions that may require nerve reconstruction or transfer

• Benign nerve tumors affecting nerve function
  
  

Peripheral Nerve Tumors

Tumors arising from or around peripheral nerves, often presenting as a mass, pain, or neurological symptoms:

• Schwannomas

• Neurofibromas

• Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST)

• Lipofibromatous hamartomas
  
  

Reconstructive Nerve Surgery

Advanced surgical techniques aimed at restoring movement and function:

• Nerve grafting using donor nerves

• Nerve transfers to reanimate weak or paralyzed muscles

• Free functional muscle transfer in severe or long-standing paralysis
  
  

Neuropathic Pain Conditions

Chronic pain caused by nerve damage or dysfunction:

• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in selected cases

• Chronic nerve-related pain requiring decompression, targeted nerve procedures, or neuromodulation

Spasticity and Motor Disorders (Peripheral Approaches)

Surgical options to reduce abnormal muscle stiffness and improve function:

• Selective neurectomy or neurotomy for spasticity

• Peripheral nerve procedures to reduce abnormal muscle tone in conditions such as cerebral palsy or after stroke

Collaborative, Patient-Centered Care

As a neurosurgeon, I believe that delivering the highest quality care begins with a team-based approach. I work closely with a diverse group of highly trained specialists—including neurologists, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, intensivists, rehabilitation physicians, and skilled nurses—to ensure each patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized treatment plan.

No two cases are exactly alike. That’s why we bring together the expertise of multiple disciplines to carefully assess every aspect of your condition—from diagnosis and imaging to surgical planning and long-term recovery. This collaborative model allows us to not only choose the safest and most effective treatment, but also to support your well-being at every step—whether it involves advanced brain surgery, non-surgical options, or rehabilitation.

Our shared goal is simple: to provide the right treatment, at the right time, tailored to your unique needs. Because when medicine is practiced as a team, patients benefit the most.