EXPERT CARE FOR BRAIN, NECK, BACK, SPINE, AND PERONEAL NERVE CONDITIONS
Neurosurgeon Treatment Offered in Idaho Falls
Neurology is a specific medical field focused on the nervous system. This includes the functionality of the brain, spine, and nerves. Neurological care, including advanced treatments, is available in Idaho Falls at Dickinson Neurological Surgery.
Care is available for cervical stenosis, lumbar stenosis, complex spinal neck and back conditions, brain tumors, spine tumors, spinal compression, and peroneal nerve conditions.
With a nonsurgical-first approach, treatment is provided to meet individual patient circumstances. Non-operative treatments include physical therapy, pain management care, and more. As medically appropriate, expert operative care is provided by neurosurgeon Dr. John Dickinson, who is experienced in both spine and brain surgery.
If you are experiencing brain, neck, spine, or nerve issues, we invite you to contact the caring team at Dickinson Neurological Surgery in Idaho Falls
Care for Neurological Conditions
We treat a range of neurological conditions. With a focus on providing personalized care and evidence-based treatments, we offer healthcare services for the following and additional conditions.
The condition cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. This narrowing can lead to neck stiffness and pain, issues with balance, numbness, and shoulder and arm pain. Cervical stenosis can also cause incontinence.
Treatment for this condition includes non-operative care, but surgical treatment may be recommended.
Nerve and spinal cord pressure in the lower back may result from lumbar stenosis, a condition caused by spinal cord narrowing, scoliosis, or herniated discs. Lumbar stenosis can also occur due to trauma, tumors, and genetic diseases. In addition to nerve and spinal cord pressure, this condition can lead to stiffness, cramping in the calves, pain, and loss of leg motor function.
Nonsurgical care options include medications, physical therapy, and cortisone injections. Spinal surgery is also a treatment approach.
Complex Spinal, Neck, and Back Disorders
Disorders affecting the spine, neck, and back include those resulting from degenerative and trauma-caused conditions. Autoimmune disorders, degenerative disc disease, spinal fractures, spinal stenosis, and tumors are examples. Those with complex disorders of the spine, neck, or back may experience pain, balance issues, mobility problems, numbness, and muscle spasms.
There are multiple types of brain tumors, including gliomas, pituitary, and choroid plexus. Brain tumors may originate in the brain or in other locations.
Options for treatment include radiation, chemotherapy, and operative care.
These unusual growths press on nerves and/or the spinal cord. Spine tumors can be benign or malignant and can cause pain, balance problems, coordination issues, and other symptoms.
Treatment for spine tumors includes chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Pressure on the spinal cord caused by spinal compression can lead to pain, balance issues, and weakness. Spinal compression can result from scoliosis, arthritis, tumors, bone diseases, and other conditions.
The peroneal nerve is located behind the knee and extends to the foot and toes. This nerve can be affected by injury, medical factors, and compression. Peroneal nerve issues can cause foot and shin pain, numbness and weakness in toes, and difficulty lifting the front of the foot.
OFFERING OPERATIVE TREATMENTS FOR SPINE-RELATED ISSUES
Idaho Falls Spine Surgeon
Spine surgery is available in Idaho Falls from Dr. John Dickinson, who offers procedures for the lower (lumbar), middle (thoracic), and upper (cervical) sections of the spine.
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Procedures Available from Dr. John Dickinson
Multiple procedures for spine and brain conditions are available from Dr. Dickinson. Carpal tunnel and peroneal nerve release procedures are also offered, as is ulnar nerve release/transposition.
Available treatments include lumbar disc surgery, lumbar decompression, fusions, anterior and posterior cervical procedures, and craniotomy procedures for tumor, bleed, or swelling conditions of the brain.
Neurology Q and A
Services to support nervous system health constitute neurological care. The nervous system involves the functionality of the brain, spine, and nerves.
How long does it take to recover from neck surgery?
Recovery times following neck surgery depend on multiple factors, including the type of surgical procedure. A 2-4 month recovery timeframe is typical, though a longer period may be recommended before returning to certain activities.
What types and examples of spine treatments are available at Dickinson Neurological Surgery?
Treatments are available for the lower, middle, and upper spine.
Lower spine treatments include lumbar disc surgery, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion, and more.
For middle spine issues, thoracic microdiscectomy, laminectomy, fusion, and tumor resection, among other treatments, are available.
Upper spine treatments include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, artificial cervical disc replacement, and posterior cervical laminectomy, laminoplasty, foraminotomy, and fusion.A more comprehensive list of spine treatments is available on our procedures page.
What brain surgery procedures does Dr. Dickinson provide?
Dr. Dickinson can provide stereotactic guided needle brain biopsy, craniotomy for brain tumor/abscess, craniotomy for brain bleed, and craniectomy for brain swelling procedures.
Is peroneal nerve diagnosis and treatment offered at Dickinson Neurological Surgery?
Yes. Our team offers peroneal nerve diagnosis and treatment.
Brain Specialist Services in Idaho Falls
Dr. Dickinson is a brain specialist who provides a range of neurological care.
He offers treatment for brain tumors and other conditions, including brain bleeding and swelling.
Our Healthcare Providers
Dr. Dickinson, Jordan Mecham, and Thomas Scruton are healthcare professionals with neurological training and experience.
Dr. John Dickinson
Dr. Dickinson completed his clinical clerkships in Eastern Idaho and has an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. He received neurosurgical training from the Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.
Jordan Mecham
Jordan Mecham is a certified physician assistant who graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho and Idaho State University. He specializes in neurosurgical care, with an emphasis on issues related to the spine.
Thomas Scruton
Thomas Scruton is a neurosurgery physician assistant who finished a bachelor's degree and physician assistant program at Saint Francis University. He holds a doctor of medical science degree and has experience in multiple healthcare settings.
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Dr. Dickinson works to determine the type and level of treatment appropriate for specific conditions, considering nonsurgical care first, prescribing physical therapy, pain management, or other non-operative care as appropriate. He is a skilled surgeon, providing high-level operative care as needed.