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38 years
Experience
Dr. Kenneth Reichert, M.D.
- Brookfield, WI
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Accepting new patients
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What happens if you let a herniated disc go untreated?
70-80% heal on their own over two-three years. Surgery improves pain faster.
Do I need a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for back problems?
Most back problems in younger adults are improved with weight loss and core strengthening.
What causes a brain aneurysm?
A defect in the muscle layer of the artery.
What's done for lytic lesions on my skull?
Unfortunately depends on what is causing the lesions. Tumor, infection, metabolic, or inflammation. Multiple lesions usually require a biopsy to get the right treatment.
Do neurosurgeons do spinal surgery?
Yes. Most neurosurgeons do about 80% spine, 20% brain.
What test to do if there is nerve damage in the back?
Usually an EMG or MRI
How long do damaged nerves in neck take to heal?
Nerves can heal up to three years, but very little improvement is seen in the third year. After three years, this will be where the nerve will stay.
i have pain my hand for three days?
Rest and an anti inflammatory such as ibuprofen.
Can hand nerve damage be fixed without surgery?
Depends on how bad the damage is and the cause of damage
At what size does an aortic aneurysm need surgery?
Usually around 5 cm
How big is a 3 cm brain aneurysm?
A little over an inch in diameter. 2.54cm per inch.
My mother has a blot clot in the right side of her brain. Is surgery the only option to remove it?
If she has time to think about surgery as an option, she may improve over time without surgery. Indications for hemorrhage removal on the right will mostly be left sided weakness. READ MORE
If she has time to think about surgery as an option, she may improve over time without surgery. Indications for hemorrhage removal on the right will mostly be left sided weakness. Bleeding will dissolve similar to a bruise. The difference is how the brain tolerates the pressure. If the bleeding is inside the brain, the cause needs to be evaluated. Most bleeding inside the brain rather than between the brain and skull has less surgical indications. Consultation with your surgeons should continue.
