Posts Tagged ‘neurosurgery’
Experiencing Back and Leg Pain? It Could Be Spinal Stenosis.
Anje Kim, MD, is board-certified in neurological surgery and fellowship-trained in neurosurgery of the spine. She treats a broad range of spine conditions, from simple to complex. Spinal stenosis: What’s that? Many people have never heard of this condition at all — yet it’s surprisingly common. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons…
Read MorePatient with epilepsy gets life-changing treatment at Inova Fairfax Hospital
Although Leila Ait Abdedaim was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 20, she’d already had a lifetime of struggles with the condition. Her symptoms began when she was just 3 months old. In her home country of Morocco, epilepsy is often left untreated, so it wasn’t until she came to the United States that all of…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks helps spinal surgery patient return to the golf course
Back In The Swing When Mickey Filipponi slipped on a tile floor and fell during a vacation last year, the pain was excruciating – but in some ways, the frustration was even worse. At age 68, he’d experienced back and neck issues for nearly 30 years, partially as a result of a severe car accident.…
Read MoreFormer Inova Doctor Receives First Brain Surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital
Brains at Work This former Inova physician was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and received life-altering brain surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital To say that Gregory Bentz, MD, PhD, was in great health at age 67 is an understatement. An avid runner, the retired Inova physician spent his days training for his 10th marathon. That…
Read MoreInova’s Global Neurosurgery Program: Dedicated to Creating the World’s Best Neurosurgical Care
Gail Rosseau, MD, is the associate chairman of the Inova Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Rosseau has extensive experience with a wide range of neurosurgery procedures. She has a particular interest in caring for patients with cranial base disorders. We have a single, ambitious vision for the global neurosurgery program at Inova: Create the best center in…
Read MoreWe’re No. 1 – Again! Inova Fairfax Hospital named DC’s best for the second year in a row
U.S. News: Inova Fairfax Hospital is Washington metropolitan region’s top hospital (October 2, 2013) For the second year running, Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named the Washington DC region’s number-one top ranked hospital, according to U.S. News & World Report. This year, the hospital was nationally ranked in Gynecology (No. 19) after coming in 23rd…
Read MoreRaining Bullets
Traumatic brain injury in times of war, patriotism and sports (June 5, 2012) By Michelle Rabell The thundering of gunfire jolts neurosurgeon Dr. James Ecklund from the shower at his military base in Baghdad. It is a sure sign of an attack. Rushing outside, he sees tracers and small explosions of gunfire lighting the night…
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