Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders Treatments and Procedures
Basic Genetic Testing
Basic genetic testing is a medical screening or diagnostic test that examines an individual's genes and chromosomes.
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Biopsies of Muscle, Nerve and Skin
When a sample of tissue is removed from the body in order to analyze it and look for signs of certain diseases, this is known as a biopsy. Biopsies of muscle, nerve and skin can be used to help diagnose a variety of different medical conditions, including nerve damage, muscle damage, cancer and more.
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Blood Labs
Blood labs is a short-hand or slang phrase for blood laboratory tests. These are common medical tests used in the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions.
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Botox/Dysport Injections
A Botox or Dysport injection is an injection of botulinum toxin (which causes temporary paralysis) into a muscle to relieve spasticity and involuntary movements.
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DEXA Scan
A DEXA scan is a test that measures bone density and bone loss also called osteopenia.
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Electrocardiogram Test
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that evaluates the electrical rhythm of the heart. It’s used by medical professionals to find potential problems based on the pattern of your heart’s electrical rhythm or rate.
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Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Velocity
This study help your pediatric neurologist diagnose the cause of many nerve and muscular disorders.
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Fetal Echocardiograms
This high-resolution ultrasound test can diagnose fetal heart abnormalities, providing opportunities for planning for a safe delivery and ongoing infant care.
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Intraoperative MRI (iMRI)
The iMRI supports the hospital’s neurosurgeons in maximizing resection of abnormal brain tissue.
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Muscle Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a medical imaging technology that produces a picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. In the case of a muscle ultrasound, it is used to produce pictures of the tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves and joints to look for sprains, strains and other problems.
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Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary function testing refers to a broad range of tests used to monitor the function of the lungs. The tests range from exercise tests to spirometry to other forms of testing.
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Single-Event Multilevel Surgery
Single-event multilevel surgery, or SEMLS, is a surgical procedure that aims to correct many of the issues related to neuromuscular disorders with just one orthopedic surgical procedure.
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X-Ray Exam
An X-ray exam is one of the most common and oldest medical imaging tests. It involves using a machine to produce electromagnetic waves in order to create images of the inside of your body.
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