Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of lower back and leg pain that mainly occurs when the spinal nerves in the lower back are compressed. Spinal stenosis can occur on any part of the spine, but it's most common in the lower back — the lumbar spine. It's crucial to learn more about the [...]
Artificial cervical disc arthroplasty is a procedure that replaces the natural spinal disc with an artificial one. It is considered to be major surgery and requires a hospital stay. Getting an artificial cervical disc arthroplasty can improve pain and quality of life if you’re a candidate. Not everyone can be a candidate for artificial cervical [...]
Brain surgery is a delicate and risky procedure that is performed on the brain. For this reason, it's crucial to understand the purpose, types, and risks involved in brain surgery before you have one. Brain surgery can be done for many different reasons, including removing a tumor or abscess, repairing damage caused by trauma or [...]
Neurological Problem Symptoms, Causes, and Effects Experiencing neurological problems can feel scary and overwhelming, especially if you don't have any answers about what you're going through. We're here to put your mind at ease and explain some of the most common neurological disorders. We will also walk you through the common causes, symptoms, and effects [...]
Minimally Invasive Surgery Vs. Traditional Surgery is a big deal for anyone facing it and you may be wondering if traditional or minimally invasive surgery is ideal for your situation. In some scenarios, you may have either choice and it’s important to discuss this with your surgeon. Minimally invasive requires smaller incisions, reduces potential damage [...]
What Procedures Do Neurosurgeons Do? What Is a Neurosurgeon? The titles neurologist and neurosurgeon are frequently interchanged, and while the two specialties are closely related, they are separate. You may consult a neurologist for evaluation and diagnosis if you have a medical ailment or accident that affects the brain and nervous system. If a neurologist [...]
Great Forbes Article on Virtual Reality & Pain Management https://www.forbes.com/sites/marlamilling/2020/05/26/virtual-reality-emerging-as-effective-pain-management-tool/
Life After Pituitary Tumor Surgery Making Healthier Choices in Life After Pituitary Tumor Surgery After a successful minimally invasive surgical removal of pituitary tumors with your Orange County Neurosurgeon, Robert Louis, MD, what are the healthier choices you can make to live healthy and live well for the rest of you life? Attend All Your [...]
Orange County Neurosurgeon To Give Presentation on Pituitary Tumors in Santa Ana Top Orange County Brain Surgeon, Dr. Robert Louis, will be holding a Continuing Medical Education (CME) dinner on June 2nd, 2015 for primary care doctors and endocrnologists. Hosted by Hoag Neurosciences Institue, Dr. Louis will be speaking on common manifestations of function and [...]
Southern California Brain Surgeon, Dr. Robert Louis, recounts a successful Brain Tumor removal recent surgery case in Orange County Presentation A 62-year-old female presenting with seizures and left sided facial droop. Patient presented to the emergency room and and MRI of the brain demonstrated a large invasive tumor within the right frontal lobe of the [...]
