yannick grenier
Neurosurgeon
4805 Montgomery suite 210 Cincinnati Ohio, 45212About
Dr. Yannick Grenier practices Neurological Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Grenier prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the 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.She has completed a fellowship in movement disorders for deep brain stimulation and pain neurosurgical interventions at Sanford University in 2001 and is interested in the multidisciplinary neuromodulation programs for treatment of chronic pain.
Education and Training
Pritzker School of Medicine MD 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Provider Details
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Seven questions to ask yourself or to ask your patient to answer before implantation of a spinal cord stimulator for chronic pain
Questions yes/no1. Can I state in simple terms how the stimulation works?2. Am I able to operate the remote for the stimulator safely?3. Do I and my family have the resources to take care of the wounds at home, go to follow up appointments and reprogramming sessions as needed for optimal therapy?4....
Can lower back pain lead to paralysis?
Please address this question to your treatment team. Pain does not cause paralysis but does affect your ability to participate in therapeutic exercises. If the pain is mechanical, that is increases in certain positions, discuss alternatives with your therapist to avoid worsening the pain and the problem in your back. Being sedentary, that is spending a lot of time sitting, can be a cause of pain as well. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Best doctor in Medicine 2018 National Health Institute
Professional Memberships
- AANS
- CNS
- MDS
- NASS
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Essential tremor foundation, Halifax hospital foundation
Areas of research
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