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Yannick Grenier
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31 years
Experience
Yannick Grenier
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Pritzker School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Seven questions to ask yourself or to ask your patient to answer before implantation of a spinal cord stimulator for chronic pain
Questions yes/no1. Can I state in simple terms how the stimulation works? 2. Am I able to operate the remote for the stimulator safely? 3. Do I and my family have the resources...
What is the shooting pain in my neck?
A good physical exam can determine if your strength, sensation, tone and reflexes are affected or if this is a muscular problem. Then imaging or emg testing can be done.
What causes eye twitching?
It is not clear what causes eye twitching but some medications and stressors can make them worse
What could be causing my headaches?
Neurologists are trained to examine and diagnose the causes of migraines, you should go see one
Can brain-eating amoeba cause opsoclonus?
Infections are just one cause of abnormal eye movements, metabolic or inflammatory problems also need to be ruled out
Do spinal injuries eventually need surgery?
Yes there are surgeries for chronic pain but you need to make sure no infection or instability needs to be addressed first.
Should all brain tumors be removed in children?
The decision is based on the risk of growth and the location of the mass. If it can be monitored then the decision is to choose how often the scans have to be done.
What can be done for my chronic severe nerve pain?
The first step is usually physical therapy, and xrays or mri
What's done for lytic lesions on my skull?
The treatment will vary on the cause, a biopsy may be helpful
What is the best treatment for epilepsy?
Yes most epilepsy centers can offer surgical and medical therapies for medically refractory epilepsy
What is causing my headache and numbness?
A neurology evaluation is needed
My baby's head size is big. Is it due to any abnormality?
The doctors will follow the evolution of the curve of the head circumference and corrolate with his growth and his behavior as well as with imaging with ultrasound, ct or mri
How does radiation therapy work on cancer?
Radiation affects the DNA of the cells that are growing. The treatment can change the behavior of tumors especially if they are fast growing. The complications from radiation are READ MORE
Radiation affects the DNA of the cells that are growing. The treatment can change the behavior of tumors especially if they are fast growing. The complications from radiation are often delayed and I am sure that they were discussed with you.
How can one cure meningitis?
Our immune system is well equipped to react to viral infections, so supportive care with iv fluids, correction of electrolyte abnormality and rehab is often helpful.
Should I see a doctor after a possible concussion?
Yes, balance and vision problems are best evaluated by the doctor.
What's the difference between Alzheimer's lesions and MS lesions?
The radiologist can see MS lesions on the MRI but cannot directly see Alzheimer lesions. No worries there.
How many tests do brain tumor evaluations involve?
The CT is helpful but mostly shows calcification and bone details, MRI is more expansive but shows better tumor and brain or nerve details.
What is the best treatment option for a brain tumor?
The American Association of Neurological Surgery or AANS is a great resource for information on brain tumors. The symptoms will vary in accordance to the networks involved and READ MORE
The American Association of Neurological Surgery or AANS is a great resource for information on brain tumors. The symptoms will vary in accordance to the networks involved and the effect on blood vessels and conduction changes due to the tumor. Some infiltrate the brain and some do not.
How does deep brain stimulation treat Parkinson's?
Neuromodulation is using electrical stimulation to affect a functional network in the brain. No it is a modulation not a cure so far but it can help in addition to other tools READ MORE
Neuromodulation is using electrical stimulation to affect a functional network in the brain. No it is a modulation not a cure so far but it can help in addition to other tools like exercise and medication
When is a person in coma declared dead?
This is a very sad and difficult situation. Encephalopathy is when the brain activity is abnormal and a person is declared dead if brain activity both metabolic and electrical READ MORE
This is a very sad and difficult situation. Encephalopathy is when the brain activity is abnormal and a person is declared dead if brain activity both metabolic and electrical is absent. The goal of choosing a care plan is to respect the wishes of the sick person if that person had to make decisions.
