Peripheral nerve surgery addresses conditions affecting the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves control movement and sensation in your arms, legs, hands, and feet.
Conditions We Treat
- Nerve injuries: From trauma, lacerations, or compression
- Nerve entrapments: Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and other entrapment syndromes
- Nerve tumors: Schwannomas, neurofibromas
- Brachial plexus injuries: Nerve network injuries affecting the arm
- Thoracic outlet syndrome: Compression of nerves between collarbone and first rib
Surgical Techniques
- Nerve decompression and release
- Nerve repair and grafting
- Nerve transfer surgery
- Tumor excision with nerve preservation
- Microsurgical techniques for precision
Serving Hampton, GA and all of Southern Georgia with expert peripheral nerve care.
Common Symptoms
- Numbness or tingling in hands, arms, or legs
- Muscle weakness or wasting
- Burning or shooting pain along a nerve
- Loss of grip strength
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks
- Dropping objects frequently
Treatment Options
Nerve decompression surgery
Nerve repair and grafting
Nerve transfer
Microsurgical tumor removal
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Dr. Marcus Stephens and Dr. Jerry Walters II
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert peripheral nerve surgery treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.