Life After MVD Surgery
You’ve Received Treatment from Dr. Morrison – What Happens Next? Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery is the most common and effective surgical approach for treating many neurovascular conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia (TN or TG N) and glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN). GPN results from excess pressure on or compression of the glossopharyngeal nerve. Though a rare condition, people living with glossopharyngeal neuralgia can
Innovations In MVD Treatment
Understand the Latest Details on this Proven Approach to Improving Quality of Life for those with Trigeminal Neuralgia Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on facial nerves being compressed by an artery or vein. Facial nerve compression can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including pain, muscle twitching, increased or decreased sensitivity, and more.
Can a Neurosurgeon Repair Nerve Damage?
Neurosurgical Treatment Options for Repairing Nerve Damage in Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems The short answer is Yes. Neurosurgeons are medical experts who diagnose and treat nervous system conditions and injuries. When thinking about a neurosurgeon, people usually think about issues in the brain or spine. But we may not consider that our nerves run through our entire body, including
5 Key Points When Considering Concierge Neurosurgery
What is Concierge Neurosurgery? Concierge Medicine – perhaps, even Concierge Neurosurgery – is a topic you’re likely hearing a lot about lately. But, what exactly is it? Why is it growing in popularity? Most importantly, how can you sign-up if you determine it’s right for you? Morrison Concierge services is ready to guide you to the information you need. Concierge
What is Concierge Care and How Does it Benefit Patients?
Have you ever waited weeks just to get an appointment to see your doctor? If so, you’re not alone. In 2022, the average wait for a new patient appointment with a primary care physician was 26 days. It can take months to see a specialist like a spine surgeon or a dermatologist, And when you finally get in to see
What Causes a Brain Aneurysm (AVM)?
And what, specifically, is an “AVM”? Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are the atypical formations of blood vessel connections that bridge arteries and veins. These abnormal connections are often described as “tangles” and may look similar to a bird’s nest. The malformations may originate in the artery, the vein, or the capillaries which bridge your artery and vein. In some cases, the
Coping with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Tips and Treatment Options
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist – it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. When the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist, it can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The transverse carpal ligament, which forms a tunnel-like structure in the wrist, can
Morrison Clinic™ Earns Acceptance in the Renowned American Spine Registry
Delivering Excellence in Spinal Health as the Only ASR-Registered Clinic in Palm Beach and Broward County PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APRIL 27th, 2023 – Morrison Clinic™ is delighted to announce its acceptance into the American Spine Registry (ASR). Earning this distinction makes Morrison Clinic™ the only ASR-accepted spinal surgery center within a 50-mile radius, including both Palm Beach and Broward
Neurosurgeon Dr. John F. Morrison, MD Once Again Named a “Top Doctor” by Prominent South Florida Publications
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APRIL, 2024 – The Morrison Clinic™, a Palm Beach County-based neurosurgery clinic with six convenient office locations throughout South Florida, is proud to announce that prominent South Florida publications Palm Beach Illustrated and Boca Magazine have once again, for the fourth consecutive year, recognized its founder and lead neurosurgeon, Dr. John F. Morrison, MD, as a
Why Older Women and Men May Require Compression Fracture Treatment When They Least Expect It
And How South Florida Neurosurgeon Dr. John F. Morrison, MD Delivers Relief from this Unassuming Injury “We were out on the boat— and a big wave hit us. And I’ve had back pain ever since.” It’s happened many times in the waters of our ocean and Intracoastal… You’re out for a ride, and the chop is really picking up. SPLASH!
