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Dr. Kevin Zitnay, MD
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Kevin Zitnay practices Neurological Surgery in Johnstown, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Zitnay 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.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Kevin Zitnay, MD
- Johnstown, PA
- Boston University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Will nerve damage go away?
Maybe. It depends on many different factors. In general, any symptoms you have a year or more after the original incident or injury causing the nerve damage are unlikely to go READ MORE
Maybe. It depends on many different factors. In general, any symptoms you have a year or more after the original incident or injury causing the nerve damage are unlikely to go away on their own. There are treatment options that may help with the symptoms, though. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
Can nerve damage in my hand be fixed?
I suggest you see a hand specialist
How long is the rehabilitation after a stroke?
Im sorry to hear about your friend. There are many factors that go into stroke recovery- size, location, age, medical conditions. It can be anywhere from a few weeks to many months/ READ MORE
Im sorry to hear about your friend. There are many factors that go into stroke recovery- size, location, age, medical conditions. It can be anywhere from a few weeks to many months/ years.
How long do you stay in the hospital after a brain aneurysm?
The length of stay in the hospital depends on many different factors- it may be a short as overnight for an uncomplicated endovascular treatment. I suggest you ask the physician READ MORE
The length of stay in the hospital depends on many different factors- it may be a short as overnight for an uncomplicated endovascular treatment. I suggest you ask the physician who will be treating your aneurysm what the anticipated length of your stay will be. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
Vp shunt/mental issues
Possibly due to shunt malfunction. He will need to have some tests to be sure the shunt is functioning properly.
Back pain
Difficult to say without a clinical evaluation in the office and a radiographic evaluation with an MRI of your lower back
Can you recover from a stroke at home?
Yes, you can, but it depends on the extent of the stroke. Often home PT/OT is needed.
Can you help with nerve damage in the back?
Yes. A technology called a Dorsal Column Stimulator, or spinal cord stimulator, is often very helpful for nerve damage symptoms
What kind of doctor treats nerve pain in leg?
Neurologist.
