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NerveMed: where solutions begin

Welcome to NerveMed, your online destination for spine and nerve health information, interaction and solutions. NerveMed is unlike other medical websites; we are strictly focused on helping people worldwide uncover the causes of their back, spine and nerve pain issues. From the discomfort of sciatica to many other lesser-known neurological conditions, NerveMed provides you with clear and accurate information on all major conditions so that you may render a more informed decision when consulting with your own physician.

NerveMed is produced by the Institute for Nerve Medicine of Santa Monica, California, home of Dr. Aaron G. Filler, MD PhD, a leading neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques to help alleviate the pain of spine and nerve condition sufferers. Click here to learn more about NerveMed; click here to learn more about Dr. Filler.

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New to NerveMed: Where Do I Begin?

Because you're at NerveMed, chances are you or a loved one is suffering from ongoing pain or discomfort due to a nerve or spinal condition. The good news is you've come to the right place — NerveMed specializes in presenting comprehensive information about nerve and spine health topics in a clear and concise manner.

But it might seems daunting - after all, a website is not the same as a medical doctor examining you. (There is no substitute for direct medical analysis.) But what NerveMed can do is help give you information so that you can speak more knowledgeably with your physician about the issues affecting you or a loved one. Or, if you've already been diagnosed with a specific condition, you can learn more about the subject right here.

Our navigation contains direct links to major nerve and spine health conditions; just mouse over "Nerve Disorders" to see more options. The same is true for treatment options; mouse over "Procedures" to learn more about the latest in minimally invasive treatment options available today.

Still can't decide? Click on "Start Here" to walk through some medical descriptions that might help better direct you to the information you seek.

Featured Content: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

 

Among the most common types of nerve entrapment is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) causing pain and weakness in the neck, shoulder, arm and hand.

Although all physicians understand the role of the spine problems in causing shoulder and arm pain, there is a great deal of controversy and confusion regarding the diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. Nerve entrapment of the median nerve in the wrist at the carpal tunnel can affect the thumb and next two fingers - carpal tunnel syndrome. Entrapment of the ulnar nerve at the elbow is cubital tunnel syndrome. However between the spine and the elbow there are many nerves, crossing a long course when these nerves become entrapped or injured, the diagnosis may be TOS.

Thoracic outlet syndrome can affect the blood vessels, or the nerves or both. In the past, it has been easy to diagnose TOS affecting thed blood vessels - causing loss of blood flow when the arms are raised. However, diagnostic proof of TOS affecting the nerves has been considered very difficult to achieve. Now, the advent of MR Neurography and Open MR guided injections has revolutionized diagnosis and treatment in this field. With these techniques, the Institute for Nerve Medicine has shown that TOS can be divided into as many as six different types of nerve entrapment.

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Questions about Insurance and Payment Options?

Many visitors to NerveMed send us inquiries regarding insurance and payment options for services at the Institute for Nerve Medicine. The main question is: do you accept insurance plans? The answer is yes, INM accepts all major insurance plans (such as PPO and POS plans) with out-of-network benefits. We also offer financing plans and accept all major forms of payment. For the details, click here to learn more.