Chronic headaches. Degenerative neurological disorders. Persistent muscle pain, neuropathy or movement disorders. At Aurora Health Care, we understand that medical issues like these require experienced, compassionate care. Our multidisciplinary team will identify the source of your neurological disorder with state-of-the-art diagnostic services and provide treatment tailored to your needs and goals.

Personalized neurological care

Many neurological disorders – Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and dementia – require long-term care and complex treatment plans. That’s why it’s important to work with an experienced neurology team that has a deep understanding of your neurological condition.

Our advanced approach to neurological care includes:

• An integrated healing approach: We focus first on nonsurgical treatment methods like physical therapy, diet changes, medication and integrative medicine. If surgery is needed, we offer some of the most advanced, minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques available today. Learn more about neurosurgery.
• Advanced, accurate diagnosis: Our neuroradiology procedures are used to diagnose and treat brain and spine problems, including brain aneurysms and chronic pain. These minimally invasive techniques make use of first-in-class technology and offer a faster diagnosis and recovery. Find out about neuroradiologic care.
• Compassionate care for chronic neurological conditions: We’ve pioneered some of the world’s most advanced neurological treatments while putting you at the heart of our care. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, dementia or another neurological condition, you can trust that the care received at Aurora Health Care will be both cutting-edge and compassionate. Learn more about our surgical innovations.
• In-home disease management: When your health keeps you at home, we offer the support you need. Our Aurora Health at Home team can educate your family, monitor your fall risk and provide therapy wherever you live. Learn how we can help you manage chronic disease at home.

What types of neurological disorders do you treat?

The neurological disorders we treat include a wide variety of movement, memory, neuromuscular and nerve disorders. Some primarily affect the brain while others primarily affect the body. Major conditions we treat include:

• Alzheimer’s disease: One of the most common forms of dementia that affects your memory, thinking, judgement and personality.
• Dementia: An umbrella term for diseases that damage your brain and cause cognitive decline around memory, thinking, personality and judgement.
• Epilepsy: A chronic neurological disorder that’s marked by recurrent seizures.
• Multiple sclerosis: An autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack itself. This causes the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body to be disrupted.
• Parkinson’s disease: A brain disorder that affects the body’s ability to move. It’s usually marked by involuntary muscle movements, like tremors, and gets worse over time.

Whether you’re seeking treatment for one of these neurological disorders, or something else like neuropathy, migraines, concussion or balance problems, our experienced neurology team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.

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Treatment for neurological conditions

Just as no two people are exactly alike, no two neurological disorders are exactly alike. That’s why we take into account things like lifestyle, age, diet and genetics when creating your treatment plan.

Depending on your diagnosis, you may benefit from both surgical and nonsurgical treatment methods. Surgical options are more invasive, but nonsurgical options, such as physical therapy, dietary changes, medications or integrative medicine, are a great place to start before jumping to surgery. Our experienced neurology team will work with you to create a treatment plan that’s both effective and right for you.

Surgical treatments for neurological disorders

When nonsurgical treatments are ineffective or only partially effective, we may recommend a type of neurosurgery. Whenever possible, our procedures are minimally invasive to allow for shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries.

Types of neurosurgery used to treat neurological disorders include:

• Craniotomy: During this procedure, part of the skull is removed to gain access to the brain. Craniotomy can be used to relieve pressure, repair an aneurysm or drain a blood clot. It can also be used to insert a stimulator – an often effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about craniotomy.
• Brain mapping: Advanced brain mapping can be used to create a 3D map of your brain. This helps your surgeon see where individual brain functions – like movement and memory – are located. It can also help them spot diseased tissue or create a personalized roadmap for your surgery. Find out about brain mapping.

In addition to these techniques, our neurologists have pioneered other advanced surgical techniques and technology that are on the forefront of neuroscience. Learn more about our surgical innovations in neuroscience.