Dr. Kevin M. Zitnay, MD, FAANS
Neurosurgeon
1111 Franklin St Suite 210 Johnstown PA, 15905Rating
4/5
About
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.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 1991
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Dr. Kevin M. Zitnay, MD, FAANS's Expert Contributions
How soon should you exercise after a stroke?
That depends- there are many different variables that go into that. But in general, patients can start physical therapy as soon as possible after a stroke. READ MORE
How long is the treatment for leg nerve damage?
It depends on the nature/ severity of the injury. The nerve may recover fully, partially, or not at all. In general, most of the improvement/ recovery is seen in the first 12-18 mobths. Get Outlook for iOS
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 away on their own. There are treatment options that may help with the symptoms, though. Get Outlook for iOS
Can nerve damage in my hand be fixed?
I suggest you see a hand specialist READ MORE
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/ years. READ MORE
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 who will be treating your aneurysm what the anticipated length of your stay will be. Get Outlook for iOS
Vp shunt/mental issues
Possibly due to shunt malfunction. He will need to have some tests to be sure the shunt is functioning properly. READ MORE
Back pain
Difficult to say without a clinical evaluation in the office and a radiographic evaluation with an MRI of your lower back READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 READ MORE
What kind of doctor treats nerve pain in leg?
Neurologist. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Adrenergic denervation in rabbits with diabetes mellitus.
- Influence of the endothelium on tone and the response of isolated pig coronary artery to norepinephrine.
- Loss of selective endothelial cell vasoactive functions caused by hypercholesterolemia in pig coronary arteries.
- Adenosine diphosphate potentiates the inhibition of norepinephrine-induced relaxation by 5-hydroxytryptamine in canine coronary arteries.
- Accumulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine leads to dysfunction of adrenergic nerves in canine coronary artery following intimal damage in vivo.
- Intraarterial papaverine infusion for cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- K252a inhibits proliferation of glioma cells by blocking platelet-derived growth factor signal transduction.
Treatments
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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