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Dr. Roland Torres, MD

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Roland Torres practices Neurological Surgery in Brooklyn, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Torres prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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Dr. Roland Torres, MD
  • Orlando, FL
  • UCE
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There may be some local tissue or sensory nerve damage. Would reach out to your PCP or see a Neurologist if you can.

Is it a cyst or cancerous bump?

It’s hard to say what this may be from your brief description and not being able to seee or palpate it. It could be something as simple as local muscle spasm. The best thing to READ MORE
It’s hard to say what this may be from your brief description and not being able to seee or palpate it. It could be something as simple as local muscle spasm. The best thing to do is to contact your PCP and have him lay eyes on it.

Can a neurologist fix nerve damage?

It would depend upon what type of nerve damage and it’s cause. In general, very unlikely.

Sciatica after microdiscetomy

This may be part of a normal recovery depending on timelines, size of disc and location as well as other factors such as pre-existing Neuro exam. Would contact your surgeon ( the READ MORE
This may be part of a normal recovery depending on timelines, size of disc and location as well as other factors such as pre-existing Neuro exam.
Would contact your surgeon ( the one who did the procedure), for close follow up

EMG testing

Some people may ask you to do a blood test to check for your ability to clot properly if they are using needle EMG as opposed to patches.

Should I see a neurologist for back pain?

I would seek out your Primary Care Physician for guidance.

MRI Review

Normal anatomy

Can hand nerve damage be fixed without surgery?

This is a tough question “nerve damage” is variable and certainly there are different types of nerve injuries. Having said that conservative therapy or Nonsurgical treatment of READ MORE
This is a tough question “nerve damage” is variable and certainly there are different types of nerve injuries. Having said that conservative therapy or Nonsurgical treatment of nerve injuries includes rest, splinting, icing, and physical therapy. If the nerve has been severed, then surgery will be necessary to rejoin the disconnected ends and restore function.

Hope this helps

How long does intense pain last after lower spine surgery?

Depending upon the type of spine surgery, it may take weeks unfortunately.

Do nerves regenerate after a stroke?

Unfortunately, a lot of literature shows that studies looking at the age of the surviving cells after a stroke corresponded almost exactly to the age of the stroke patients and READ MORE
Unfortunately, a lot of literature shows that studies looking at the age of the surviving cells after a stroke corresponded almost exactly to the age of the stroke patients and that a significant amount of new nerve cells had not formed in the cortex,’

What could be causing my headaches?

Headaches come from a number of reasons. You should discuss this with your primary care physician who might have to refer you to a Neurologist

Do brain tumors always need to be surgically removed?

Almost always yes. For some benign tumors, if they are small can be followed with serial MR or CT scanning.

What's causing headaches on the right side of my head?

There are a number of reasons for headaches. Sounds like you need to see your primary care physician right away

What stops excessive eye twitching?

There are a variety of reasons for simple eye twitching. Ask your primary care physician about this for a basic work. You may need a referral a Specialist, most likely a Neurologist READ MORE
There are a variety of reasons for simple eye twitching. Ask your primary care physician about this for a basic work. You may need a referral a Specialist, most likely a Neurologist to get results.

What should I avoid if I have sciatica?

I am a little surprised that a 17 yo would have sciatica. Please see your family Doctor/Pediatrician for assistance.

Can you drive after ulnar nerve surgery?

Driving can be very difficult in the first couple of weeks after surgery. Please f/u with surgeon to find out when he thinks it would be appropriate for you to drive again.

Can hand nerve damage be repaired?

It all depends upon the type of nerve damage. There are some that can be. Best to see a neurosurgeon who specializes in peripheral nerve injuries.

What causes nerve damage in the leg?

It can be a number of things Depending upon where in your leg the pain or damaged nerve is in from a simple herniated disc to direct trauma such as the side of your knee. Best READ MORE
It can be a number of things Depending upon where in your leg the pain or damaged nerve is in from a simple herniated disc to direct trauma such as the side of your knee. Best to check with your PCP who can refer you to a specialist

Does an MRI show nerve damage?

While a routine MRI may occasionally show some non-specific nerve damage. A formal spine or peripheral nerve MRI would be best. An engineer/ncs would also be very useful, but this READ MORE
While a routine MRI may occasionally show some non-specific nerve damage. A formal spine or peripheral nerve MRI would be best. An engineer/ncs would also be very useful, but this is not an MRI test.

Do I need a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for back problems?

If you are having back problems at your age and the issue is being overweight, weight loss, aggressive PT, and pain management are tried and true. Both orthopedic surgeons and READ MORE
If you are having back problems at your age and the issue is being overweight, weight loss, aggressive PT, and pain management are tried and true. Both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons have expertise in the spine. But remember, neurosurgeons are used to dealing with delicate tissue like brain and spinal cord. Orthopedic surgeons deal mostly with bone and joints. My personal preference would be a neurosurgeon.