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Craniotomy: To a veteran neurosurgeon, it’s just another day in the office, not even close to the most complex procedure one will perform in a given week. But a modern neurosurgeon has access to a variety of state-of-the-art imaging studies, precisely machined tools made specifically for neurosurgery, and thousands upon thousands of hours of practice. […]

The Lost Art of Bending Over and Proper Posture Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey April 30, 2018 3:45 pm 0 comments Imagine a culture in which back pain barely exists. It wouldn’t be our culture, that’s for certain. With 80 to 90 percent of Americans experiencing back pain at one point in their lives, “oh,

Causes of Chronic Low Back Pain Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey February 5, 2018 3:54 pm 0 comments Low back pain can really be a pain in the—well, back. This condition is one of the most common health issues around. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time, and it is the

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

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 right down your elbow, into your hand. It isn’t even a bone you’ve hit. It’s actually a nerve. Specifically, the ulnar nerve. This

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

Among our treatments at Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey are solutions for spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the channels that house the spinal nerves in the lumbar spine (lower back) or cervical spine (neck). Spinal stenosis generates pressure on the spinal nerves by compressing the available space in which they can function.

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