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Dr. Peter Carney, M.D.

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Peter Carney practices Neurological Surgery in Elkhart, IN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Carney prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
62 years Experience
Dr. Peter Carney, M.D.
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How long does intense pain last after lower spine surgery?

It all depends on the type of spine surgery you have and the spine surgeon. The incidence of permanent, life-time chronic post-surgical pain can be as low as 2% and as high as READ MORE
It all depends on the type of spine surgery you have and the spine surgeon. The incidence of permanent, life-time chronic post-surgical pain can be as low as 2% and as high as 55%.

Should all brain tumors be removed in children?

As a general rule, yes, most brain tumors should be removed if their size and location do not pose too great a risk for the patients.