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Dr. Diana E. Wilson, M.D.
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Dr. Diana Wilson practices Neurological Surgery in Fort Worth, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Wilson 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. Diana E. Wilson, M.D.
- Fort Worth, TX
- University of Texas Medical
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Hello, This is a response to your notice of needing a Neurosurgeon. I am sorry to hear of your problem with your lower back and legs. I am a Board Certified Neurosurgeon with years READ MORE
Hello, This is a response to your notice of needing a Neurosurgeon. I am sorry to hear of your problem with your lower back and legs. I am a Board Certified Neurosurgeon with years of experience in treating spine conditions. Our office would be happy to get you in for a consultation and review your images with you as well as treatment options. Feel free to reply to this email and we will call you on Monday to make the appointment. My office days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You can also make an appointment by calling my office on Monday at 817-576-6500. Best regards, Diana Wilson, MD Founder and CEO of Neurosurgical and Spine Consultants
How long should someone be on bed rest after a surgery for tumor removal?
It depends on the type of tumor and location of surgery. The bed rest can be as short as 24-48 hours or, if swelling or spinal fluid leaks are concerns, this could increase the READ MORE
It depends on the type of tumor and location of surgery. The bed rest can be as short as 24-48 hours or, if swelling or spinal fluid leaks are concerns, this could increase the length of time.
Can a brain surgery cause speech defects?
It is possible surgery has caused speech problems. This usually improves but may require speech therapy for several weeks.
How long does it take for one to recover from a brain tumor surgery?
It depends on the size, location, and the type of tumor. Typically, there is swelling in the brain in the location of the tumor removal. This swelling increases for the first 72 READ MORE
It depends on the size, location, and the type of tumor. Typically, there is swelling in the brain in the location of the tumor removal. This swelling increases for the first 72 hours and then slowly subsided. This process can take a where from 2-6 weeks.
Is there a surgery to treat ADHD?
Unfortunately, there is no surgical treatment available for ADD. Adderall is much safer than any surgery could ever be.
Is weakness after a brain surgery normal?
Yes it’s very common to have weakness after brain surgery. Usually, improvement can be delayed or slow the first 6 weeks. Then improvement is more common but requires physical READ MORE
Yes it’s very common to have weakness after brain surgery. Usually, improvement can be delayed or slow the first 6 weeks. Then improvement is more common but requires physical therapy and effort.
Are medications enough to treat a brain aneurysm?
She is now well past the time of immediate post op complications so there are many possible explanations. She could have anemia, problems with spinal fluid drainage, or reaction READ MORE
She is now well past the time of immediate post op complications so there are many possible explanations. She could have anemia, problems with spinal fluid drainage, or reaction to medications. Her seizure medication can often create side effects such as dizziness and fatigue. I would check with your primary care physician and if that fails to resolve the problem, another CT or MRI of the brain could be done. I hope this helps.
How long should a skull fracture take to heal?
I’m glad your father is doing well after surgery. Most of the healing occurs in the first 6 weeks but it may be visible on x rays for several months.
What is the best treatment option for a brain tumor?
Surgery is the optimal treatment for most brain tumors. This is especially true in someone as young as your friend. Sometimes surgery cannot remove the entire tumor if it is in READ MORE
Surgery is the optimal treatment for most brain tumors. This is especially true in someone as young as your friend. Sometimes surgery cannot remove the entire tumor if it is in critical locations, however.
My brother is suffering slight speech loss after an operation. Will he recover?
Try talking with him in the morning when he will be at his best. Speech therapy can also help speed up his recovery. But don’t push him when he is tired or getting frustrated. READ MORE
Try talking with him in the morning when he will be at his best. Speech therapy can also help speed up his recovery. But don’t push him when he is tired or getting frustrated. Good luck.
Is there a cure for meningioma?
Fortunately, more than 90% of these are benign. However, they tend to grow larger over time and yours is fairly large. Most likely surgery would be recommended. Surgery often results READ MORE
Fortunately, more than 90% of these are benign. However, they tend to grow larger over time and yours is fairly large. Most likely surgery would be recommended. Surgery often results in a cure and no other treatment is necessary except follow up. These can recur, however.
Is surgery required for a patient who has suffered from a stroke?
This would depend on the size and location of the stroke as well as the amount of brain swelling. There is also a attempt to ascertain the extent of brain damage from the stroke READ MORE
This would depend on the size and location of the stroke as well as the amount of brain swelling. There is also a attempt to ascertain the extent of brain damage from the stroke itself. I hope this helps.
