EXPERT
Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen, DO
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Walter Jacobsen practices Neurological Surgery in Milwaukee, WI. As a Spinal Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Jacobsen prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems.
Dr. Jacobsen specializes in Spinal deformity surgery, Scoliosis, Minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal oncology, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis
Dr. Jacobsen specializes in Spinal deformity surgery, Scoliosis, Minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal oncology, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis
17 years
Experience
Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen, DO
- Milwaukee, WI
- DO Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Accepting new patients
Back Pain Identification
Back pain is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans each year. It is estimated that 80-90 percent of our population will experience back pain significant enough...
Can nerve damage in the arm be repaired?
Yes depending on the cause, the nerve can be decompressed or can sometimes be directly repaired
Can sciatica be cured?
Yes if the nerve is decompressed it will relieve the pain most times
What is the strongest drug for nerve pain?
Gabapentin or lyrica are the beat nerve medications
What is the treatment for elbow nerve damage?
If the nerve is compressed it should be decompressed
Can you help recover after a stroke?
Physical therapy can help recover function after a stroke
How long is the treatment for sciatica?
Sciatica can improve over the course of 4 months. It can also become chronic and ongoing requiring treatment for many months or years. Surgery to decompress the nerve can help READ MORE
Sciatica can improve over the course of 4 months. It can also become chronic and ongoing requiring treatment for many months or years. Surgery to decompress the nerve can help improve the symptoms much more quickly
How long is the rehabilitation after a stroke?
Rehab after a stroke can go for months or even longer
Is there anything to do to prevent stroke?
Maintaining a good weight, not smoking, a proper diet and exercise and making sure your blood pressure is normal will all decrease the risk of stroke
Can nerve damage in my hand be fixed?
If the nerve is compressed it can be decompressed and if there is direct damage it may be able to be grafted
How soon should you exercise after a stroke?
Once you are cleared by your neurologist
How long is a hospital stay after brain aneurysm surgery?
After an uncomplicated aneurysm repair the usual hospital stay is 1-2 days
Fibrous healing of broken neck?
You can stay stable with a fibrous non union. It may also develop a progressive arthritic expansion and lead to spinal cord compression. This fracture should be followed for that READ MORE
You can stay stable with a fibrous non union. It may also develop a progressive arthritic expansion and lead to spinal cord compression. This fracture should be followed for that
What helps damaged nerves to heal?
If the nerve is compressed. Decompressing it will help it heal
Numbness after accident?
That is not a normal whiplash symptom. It is likely related to the injury itself. You should start by seeing your pcp
325 mg of Hydrocodone is not cutting the pain?
Gabapentin takes time to work. It is not an immediate fix and it needs to build in his system over 1-2 weeks.
Do I have a concussion?
Yes it is possible that you have a concussion
How long after a mild stroke can you drive?
After being cleared by your neurologist
Can you help with nerve damage?
Yes a neurosurgeon can help with nerve damage
Can you drive 2 months after a mild stroke?
Yes if you have been cleared by your neurologist
What should you avoid if you have a brain aneurysm?
Smoking, illicit drugs and anything that increases blood pressure to very high levels
