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Putting the Spotlight on Trigeminal Neuralgia Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey August 14, 2017 5:10 pm 0 comments The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has designated August as Neurosurgery Awareness Month. Every year, this prestigious organization chooses a particular focus to highlight within the field. This year, the AANS has chosen to shed some light on trigeminal […]

The Funny Bone (aka The Ulnar Nerve) Is No Laughing Matter Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey May 15, 2017 5:20 pm 0 comments What’s so funny about the funny bone? Actually, nothing. This is what you quickly conclude if you accidentally hit just the right spot on your elbow. Suddenly, a shocking, tingling pain shoots

New Clinical Trial For Metastatic Brain Tumors Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey January 23, 2013 5:28 pm 0 comments Dr. James Chimenti is the co-principle investigator at Somerset Medical Center of a clinical trial being run by the National Cancer Institute to determine which type of radiation treatment is best for patients after they have

Nearly all Patients with Spinal Stenosis do Better with Surgery Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey November 8, 2012 5:38 pm 0 comments PREVIOUSNEXT September Is Healthy Aging Month!New Clinical Trial For Metastatic Brain Tumors Among our treatments at Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey are solutions for spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the

September Is Healthy Aging Month! Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey September 12, 2012 5:41 pm 0 comments September is designated as Healthy Aging Month by Healthy Aging®, which is a national health initiative developed to help individuals think more positively about growing older. Fifteen years ago, they began the celebration of Healthy Aging Month, which

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey August 22, 2012 5:45 pm 0 comments August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness month. To help spread awareness of this condition, here are some facts about Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a degenerative neuro muscular disease that affects the motor neurons in the human

Tips For A Healthy Spine Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey June 8, 2012 7:01 pm 0 comments There are many things you can do to keep yourself strong and injury-free, particularly in the case of the spine—your basic foundation. Being conscious of the function of the spine, and the “do’s and don’ts” is often a

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery? Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey May 23, 2012 7:04 pm 0 comments Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) was first performed in the 1980s, but has seen rapid advances in the past few years. Technological advances have enabled spine surgeons to expand patient selection and treat an evolving array of spinal

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey May 11, 2012 7:08 pm 0 comments Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in the wrist when the surrounding tendons, ligaments, and muscles compress the median nerve causing pain. The risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome does not come from single industry or job, but is especially common

What is a herniated disc? Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey September 16, 2011 7:11 pm 0 comments A herniated or “slipped” disc is a common spine injury that occurs when the jelly-like substance inside the intravertebral discs is forced outward, either creating a bulge in the disc’s membrane or leaking out through a tear in