Veterinary Neurology

Veterinary Neurology is the branch of medicine that studies the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Many animals suffer from neurological disorders and veterinarians with special training in neurology have the tools and knowledge to help our 4 legged friends get back to function as quickly and comfortably as possible. 

Diagnostics

One of the most important things in neurology is a diagnosis. All neurological patients are first given a neurological exam. This exam tests the patient's reflexes, sensation to stimuli, sight, hearing, and gait.  Many times this can aid in obtaining a diagnosis  and/or "localize" where the problem is. Once this exam is completed other diagnostics can be performed. This may lead the doctor to suggest something as simple as medication therapy, acupuncture, or physical rehabilitation. However, some patients may need more diagnostics like blood work, muscle or nerve biopsies, spinal fluid analysis,  electromyography (EMG), Computed Tomography (CT scan), or Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Common Conditions 

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• Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)
• Epilepsy and seizure disorder
• Vestibular Disease
• Brain injuries/ Head Trauma
• Spinal Cord Injuries/ Fractures
• Wobbler’s disease/ Cervical vertebral distraction-fusion surgery
• Spinal Cancer
• Brain Tumors
• Congenital Disease
• Tick borne disease  (Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever)​

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Advanced Imaging 

Resurge Veterinary Surgical Specialists and Rehabilitation perform in-house, HDVI (High Definition Volumetric Imaging), a new hybrid technology in CT (Computed Tomography) that provides unprecedented diagnostic and interventional information for clinicians.

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david bunch

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