Cranial Nerve Disorders
MINC surgeons have been pioneering the treatment of cranial nerve disorders for over 25 years. Their expertise has earned the center a worldwide reputation for innovative, top-quality patient care and cutting-edge research in this evolving field.
Because cranial nerve disorders are often resistant to treatment, MINC incorporates a wide range of therapies and specialists with the goal of identifying the most effective regimen for each individual patient. The center's surgeons have played a major role in the development and continual improvement of the techniques and instruments used in cranial nerve disorder treatments, including microvascular decompression, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and a range of endoscopic procedures. Work with endoscopes - thin tubes inserted into a target area to enable precise navigation of miniature cameras and instruments - has proven especially beneficial, both in optimizing results and minimizing potential damage to sensitive brain structures near the affected nerves.
In the last five years, more than 2,000 patients have been treated for cranial nerve disorders at MINC, including more than 1,100 patients with trigeminal neuralgia and more than 200 with hemifacial spasm. In addition to this unsurpassed clinical experience, MINC is actively involved in a number of promising research projects, including
- improved treatment of atypical trigeminal neuralgia
- effects of Botox on hemifacial spasm
- which patients with vertigo are most likely to respond to vascular decompression
- surgery to treat neurogenic essential hypertension and type II diabetes
To learn more about cranial nerve treatments at MINC or to request an appointment or consultation, go to Appointments & Referrals.