Dr. Kenneth I. Lipow, MD
Neurosurgeon
267 Grant St Schine 8 Bridgeport CT, 06610Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Kenneth Lipow practices Neurological Surgery in Bridgeport, CT. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Lipow 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
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Dr. Kenneth I. Lipow, MD's Expert Contributions
I am due for back surgery. Should I be doing any preparations before the surgery?
Stop smoking if you do, reduce your weight, start exercising if you can, e.g. swim. READ MORE
Can amniocentesis cause brain damage in a baby?
Usually no risk or very low risk. Hemiathetosis is usually a spontaneous etiology. READ MORE
Are all tumors cancerous?
No, frequently intracranially tumors can be benign or successfully treated after biopsy or excision. READ MORE
Can lower back pain lead to paralysis?
Lower back pain by itself does not lead to paralysis. The root cause of the pain should be determined through competent history taking, examination and imaging, etc. The low back pain can be cured once the source is known. READ MORE
I am having extreme fatigue and dizziness for the last one week. Could it be brain tumor?
It is more likely that you don’t have a brain tumor, and have a purely medical condition. If it persists then have a formal full medical, physical exam. READ MORE
Can vertigo be treated?
You should have a competent, full medical exam and evaluation including a head MRI if the headaches continue, but it's very unlikely that you would have a tumor or life-threatening disease. Finding the source leads to effective treatment and possible cure. READ MORE
Is pituitary adenoma life-threatening?
Usually not. If you have hormonal dysfunction then this can be corrected medically and surgically. READ MORE
Can venous aneurysm cause headache?
First of all, vein of Galen aneurysms are low pressure sacs which is probably not causing your headaches. I would reccomend a complete physical exam to look for medical causes before anything else. READ MORE
My baby's head size is big. Is it due to any abnormality?
The baby may be autocorrecting for the large head diameter as normal growth curves are achieved, if not then a medical evaluation is warranted with head ultrasound or scanning. READ MORE
Can a back injury cause neurological defects?
A low back injury would not affect your upper body, arms, or hands unless there was concurrent cervical spine injury or head injury. This calls for a complete neurological exam to find the cause of your complaints. READ MORE
Can back pain cause headaches?
There usually is not direct correlation of the back pain with the headaches unless there was an associated head injury. READ MORE
My sister lost her vision due to an accident. Is it possible to get the vision back?
Recovery of vision is directly related to the reason for the loss of sight. A full neurological assessment and appropriate MRI and CTT scanning are indicated as well as visual field and ophthalmologic examinations are indicated. READ MORE
Can a blood clot in the brain be removed by medicines alone?
If it is small and acute, then the clot will probably dissolve and be absorbed naturally. If it is acute and expanding, then surgery would be indicated based on suitable imaging studies. If it is chronic and expanding, then surgery may be indicated to evacuate or drain it. READ MORE
What is a coma?
Coma is a state of complete unresponsiveness to any stimuli. It can be caused by medical or traumatic conditions. READ MORE
Recovery from craniotomy?
It is normal to still have post traumatic issues like decreased concentration at 2 weeks post head trauma. READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
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