We all have tingling fingers sometimes. It may be during sleep when we’ve trapped an arm in a compromised position, placing pressure on the nerve and having it “fall asleep.” But this passes quickly when we move, free the arm, and move it about a bit. People assume this tingling, or that “pins and needles”…Read More >>
The word “chronic” never has good connotations. From chronic sinus infections to a person who is chronically late, it’s not a word associated with good things. That’s very much the case with pain. If you suffer from chronic pain, there’s not much to smile about. Chronic pain is defined as pain that is ongoing and…Read More >>
If you’ve been looking through this website, you’ve probably come across Dr. Seruya’s extensive involvement in the recent surge in acute flaccid myelitis, a devastating condition that creates sudden-onset weakness in one or more arms or legs in young children. But Dr. Seruya treats all sorts of nerve problems with his younger patients. That’s why…Read More >>
We’ve all had a foot or hand fall asleep. Maybe we were sleeping at a bad angle and awoke with an arm that was limp or tingling. Crossed legs when sitting could have left a foot with the same feeling. The abnormal pressure pushes on nerves and compresses the blood vessels that support them. The…Read More >>
Sometimes if a baby is delivered through a difficult delivery process his or her neck is stretched to the side. This can create damage in the network of nerves near the neck that control the nerves and motions of the arm. The condition turns muscles inward toward the body and the infant cannot move the…Read More >>
Welcome to our blog! Within this regularly updated feature of our website, we will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances in peripheral nerve surgery. We believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, fully functional results…Read More >>
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