What Causes Neurological Disorders?
The specific cause can vary for neurological disorders but some common causes include injuries to the brain or spinal cord, brain or spinal tumors, congenital disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, degenerative conditions, infections and stroke.Who is a Candidate for Neuroscience Diagnostic Services?
People of all ages are at risk for neurological problems. At the Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute we specialize in diagnosing and treating:Balance disorders/Dizziness
Cancer pain
Cerebral palsy
Cognitive disorders/Dementia
Computerized Rotary Chair Testing, Computerized Dynamic Posturography
Complex spine disorders and injuries
Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders
Neuromuscular/muscle disorders
Parkinson’s and Movement disorders
Pediatric Neurological disorders
Tourette Syndrome
Tremors
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Diagnostic Services
The Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute offers advanced diagnostic resources to assist physicians in the accurate and timely assessment of neurologic disorders. Tests available at the Institute include:
Angiogram
Computed Tomography Angiogram (CTA)
Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP)
Computed Tomography Scanning (CT Scan)
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Evoked Potentials
Functional MRI
Genetic Testing
Intraoperative Monitoring
Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV)
MR Perfusion
Neuropathology
Proton Emission Tomography (PET)
Single Proton Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Sleep Testing, Polysomnography (PSG)
Tilt Table
Tissue, Muscle and Brain Biopsy
Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
Vestibular Testing including: Computerized Electronystagmography (ENG)
Video Epilepsy Monitoring (VEEG)
Once diagnosed, your physician will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan.