Dr. Faisal J Albanna M.D.
Neurosurgeon
5000 Cedar Plaza Pkwy Suite 220 Saint Louis MO, 63128About
Dr. Faisal Albanna practices Neurological Surgery in Saint Louis, MO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Albanna 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.
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Pinched nerve?
Greetings It appears you have radiculopathy or pinched nerve your symptoms are concerning and you need the full neurological examination to make sure there’s no additional subtle weakness in the muscles of the upper extremities. You need to have an MRI of the cervical spine to see the source of that pinching of the nerves it could be more severe than one anticipated. I would avoid any physical activity or physical therapy Till these measures are undertaking. In the interim anti-inflammatory medicine ibuprofen Advil three tablets each hundred milligrams could be of help on trial basis till you see the neurosurgeon Thank you READ MORE
Explain spinal fusion?
Spinal fusion is the bridging of two adjoining vertebral parts that are joined by a joint. Hince rendering The articulating joint immobile and fixated, therefore preventing motion. As far as the neck is concerned if the fusion is done at one level or two level , that should not affect the overall movement of the neck but that segment that is fused is immobile. READ MORE
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