Spinal Stenosis Treatment NJ

Spinal stenosis occurs when there is an abnormal narrowing of the bony canal through which nerves travel. This may result in compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots causing lumbar pain (for lower back spinal stenosis) or cervical pain (for spinal stenosis in the neck). New Jersey residents with spinal stenosis may not experience pain or symptoms initially, but may eventually require spinal stenosis treatment in NJ to alleviate associated pain, preserve and restore function and prevent paralysis. Initial treatment may include anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, and physical therapy. In more advanced cases, patients may require invasive or minimally invasive surgery to treat the stenosis.

Choosing the right spinal surgeon for treatment of spinal stenosis in NJ is paramount to achieving the best results. For many years, Dr. John D. Lipani has served the greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas including New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Boston as well as international patients from Europe. Dr. Lipani is a leading neurosurgeon with advanced training and experience in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery, specializing in spinal stenosis treatment in NJ.

There are many causes of spinal stenosis, including:

• Excess bone growth (resulting from osteoarthritis)
• Spinal fracture
• Soft tissue overgrowth that compresses nerves against the bone
• Herniated discs, tumors and thickened spinal ligaments that compress spinal nerves.
• A congenitally narrowed spinal canal

If you experience the following symptoms, you may need spinal stenosis treatment in NJ:

•  Low back pain with weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs (especially when standing /walking)
• Neck pain with weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both arms
• Burning pain through the buttocks and down the legs
• Bladder and/or bowel control problems

When you speak to Dr. Lipani about symptoms associated with spinal stenosis, he will guide you through the entire process and provide you with the necessary information to help you choose the right treatment option. Dr. John D. Lipani is an experienced, fellowship trained, nationally recognized spinal surgeon using state-of-the-art techniques to foster a speedy and safe recovery.

For more information about spinal stenosis treatment in NJ, to schedule an appointment with Dr. John D. Lipani, or for more information about his practice in Greater Princeton NJ and surrounding areas, call Princeton Neurological Surgery at (609) 890-3400 or visit us on the web at: www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.

Pinched Nerve Surgery NJ

Throughout our bodies, nerves transmit impulses of sensation to the spinal cord and brain which in turn send impulses to muscles and organs. Nerves allow your body to respond to stimuli by sending warning signals to you in the form of pain so you can localize the affected area and adjust your body to avoid injury.  A pinched nerve occurs when pressure is placed on a nerve. Pain is usually experienced distal or away from the actual point of compression since nerves often travel far distances from our spinal cord to our extremities. For example, a pinched nerve in the neck may cause pain in the arm or hand. A pinched nerve may also cause swelling, weakness, or paralysis in the affected arm or leg. It is important to speak with a spinal surgeon in NJ with extensive training and experience in the treatment of pinched nerves so that healthy neurologic function can be restored.

Dr. John D. Lipani is a board-certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who specializes in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery, treating patients in Greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas including New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Dr. Lipani offers leading treatment methods, including minimally invasive pinched nerve surgery in NJ to resolve pain, numbness, and weakness. With many years of experience treating patients suffering from a pinched nerve, Dr. Lipani will guide you through the various treatment options and provide you with the information you need to make a well informed decision for treatment of pinched nerve in New Jersey.

A pinched nerve disrupts nerve function causing pain, numbness, tingling and weakness. There are many causes of pinched nerves including:

• Repetitive motion or holding your body in one position for long periods
• Disc protrusion or disc herniation
• Injury
• Sports Activities
• Water and weight gain associated with pregnancy
• Genetic predisposition to conditions leading to pinched nerves
• Diabetes
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome

If you experience pain, numbness, a feeling that your foot or hand has “fallen asleep”, or burning sensations for several days, you should speak with a neurosurgeon to learn how to treat your condition.

Conservative efforts including ibuprofen, oral corticosteroids and physical therapy may be prescribed before resorting to pinched nerve surgery in NJ. If these methods fail to reduce or eliminate your symptoms, minimally invasive spinal surgery or conventional spinal surgery may be recommended. It is important to note that sudden weakness, intractable pain, or significant numbness may warrant expedient surgical intervention in an effort to preserve and restore function.

Minimally invasive pinched nerve surgery in NJ allows for smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, shorter recovery periods and less postoperative discomfort. Dr. John D. Lipani has restored function and relieved symptoms in thousands of patients in New Jersey and abroad. Dr. Lipani also performs successful surgery on patients who have failed to achieve optimal results by other spine surgeons.

For more information about pinched nerve surgery in NJ, contact Dr.John D. Lipani at (609) 890-3400 or visit Princeton Neurological Surgery, serving residents of Greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas on the web at: www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.

Herniated Disc Surgery in NJ

A herniated disc often involves neck pain (for cervical disc herniations) or low back pain (for lumbar disc herniations).  A disc herniation involving the cervical spinal column or neck region may progress from neck pain to pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the arm, hand and/or fingers.  A disc herniation involving the lumbar spinal column or low back may progress from low back pain to pain, numbness, tingling and weakness involving the leg, feet and/or toes.  Patients may also experience clumsiness or difficulty performing fine hand motor tasks or difficulty walking and maintaining balance.  Other symptoms may involve bladder dysfunction with increased urinary frequency, hesitancy, or inability to void.  Some disc herniations may cause compression of the spinal cord while others may impinge upon a nerve root. The location of the herniated disc will determine the symptoms.  If a disc herniation is suspected, urgent evaluation by a neurosurgeon is highly recommended in an effort to prevent permanent disability. 

Dr. John D. Lipani has many years of experience treating patients suffering from herniated disc s. Dr Lipani performs herniated disc surgery inNJ with practice locations in Hamilton, New Jersey serving the Greater Princeton New Jersey area and Bridgewater New Jersey serving the Somerset County, New Jersey region and beyond. Dr. Lipani offers leading treatment methods, including minimally invasive surgery to resolve pain, numbness, tingling and weakness due to a herniated disc and can restore spinal function and quality of living.

A herniated disc occurs when the outer portion of an intervertebral disc ruptures and the softer jelly-like inner core material protrudes out and compresses the spinal cord or nerve root.  The most common causes of herniated discs include daily wear-and-tear that leads to chronic degenerative changes and trauma to the spinal column.   

Dr. Lipani will guide you through all treatment options available for treatment of your unique condition. Initial treatment options generally include bed rest, pain medication, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation and epidural steroid injections.  If conservative efforts fail to control symptoms, herniated disc surgery in NJ may be recommended.  It is important to note that sudden weakness, intractable pain, or significant numbness may warrant expedient surgical intervention in an effort to preserve and restore function. 

Technological advances allow for innovative treatment methods like minimally invasive herniated disc surgery in NJ.  Minimally invasive techniques allow for smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, shorter recovery periods and less postoperative discomfort.  Dr. Lipani has extensive experience treating herniated discs in NJ and has restored function and relieved symptoms in thousands of patients with herniated discs in NJ.  Dr. Lipani is a board-certified fellowship trained neurosurgeon who treats patients in greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding regions including New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and international patients.  Dr. Lipani also performs successful surgery on patients who have failed to achieve optimal results by other spine surgeons.

For more information about herniated disc surgery in NJ, contact Dr.John D. Lipani at (609) 890-3400 or visit Princeton Neurological Surgery, serving residents of Greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas on the web at: www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.