The neurosurgeons and other physicians of IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics have been seeing patients in their new North Brunswick-area office for only a short time, but they have a long history of providing advanced, even life-saving, care to the people of Middlesex County and adjacent communities. In fact, says David Poulad, MD, FAANS, FACS, […]
Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve in the lower back becomes pinched or inflamed. Conditions, such as herniated disc or spinal stenosis, can compress the nerve, causing pain, tingling, numbness, and other symptoms originating in the lower back and moving to the buttock, back of the leg, or even down […]
Brain aneurysms occur when a weakened blood vessel begins to bulge, putting pressure on the brain. Even after the aneurysm has been corrected, recovery can be a difficult time. If you or a loved one has recently survived a brain aneurysm, IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics offers a brief guide to the recovery process to […]
A neurosurgeon with IGEA Brain, Spine, and Orthopedics recently performed the first procedure in New Jersey to employ a new technology to divert blood flow away from a life-threatening brain aneurysm.The physician, Anil Nair, MD, FAANS, explains that he used the Stryker Surpass Evolve™ Flow Diverter to treat a dissecting vertebral aneurysm, or a tear […]
CyberKnife® radiosurgery is an incredible innovation that has revolutionized the field of treatment for cancer and more. It involves no scalpels, cuts, or anesthesia – only precise beams of radiation. With this technology, doctors can treat several medical conditions more safely and effectively than ever before. IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics – a leading neurosurgical […]
It’s a common question on the minds of many back pain sufferers: is it time to consider surgery? Ultimately, that can only be answered by consulting a physician. When other non-surgical treatment options fail, it could be time to have this conversation with your doctor. If you’re considering spine surgery, IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics […]
Also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), a stroke occurs when blood flow is cut off from the brain. Strokes are commonly caused by cerebral blood clots, but they can also result from a burst cerebral aneurysm. In either case, a fast reaction to a stroke can have a positive impact on the victim’s health […]
An aneurysm is a serious medical condition caused by the weakening of an artery wall. When this happens, the artery becomes locally enlarged and can even burst. Cerebral aneurysms, as their names suggest, occur in the brain and can cause any number of severe symptoms upon rupturing, such as headaches, nausea, seizures, confusion, and more. […]
