The nerves of the body report
what touches your skin and about the health and status
of your muscles and bones. The reports are carried
by sensory nerves headed back to the spinal cord and
brain. Motor nerves are the wires that allow the brain
and spinal cord to operate the muscles. Any of these
nerves can be injured or impaired in a variety of
ways. In many cases, the problem is essentially mechanical,
a pinched nerve for instance. If that is the case,
the problem can be fixed by releasing the nerve from
its pinch or entrapment.
The most common type of nerve
entrapment is carpal tunnel syndrome affecting the
median nerve at the wrist. Another common entrapment
is cubital tunnel syndrome affecting the ulnar nerve
at the elbow. Many physicians take care of these two
types of problems. However, many other types of nerve
entrapment can occur affecting the neck, shoulder,
arm, hand, low back, buttock, leg and foot. Often,
it is difficult to find a specialist to help with
these many different types of nerve entrapment.
At the Institute for Nerve Medicine,
we understand that there are a variety of nerve entrapments
that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Dr. Aaron
Filler and the INM use the most advanced techniques
including obtaining MR Neurography studies from the
Neurography Institute and using Open MRI guidance
to confirm diagnoses and apply targeted treatments.
To learn more about the many
nerve disorders treated by Dr. Filler, choose from
any of the links below.
