Neurology
Neurology
Western Neuro and Carondelet Neurological Institute offer comprehensive neurological care to patients throughout Southern Arizona. Our multidisciplinary teams specialize in treating a wide array of neurological conditions, utilizing advanced technologies and tailored approaches to care.
For more information, call Western Neuro at 520-675-7211 or Carondelet Neurological Institute at 855-562-0339.
Conditions Treated by Carondelet Medical Group & Western Neuro
Neurological Services
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Epilepsy
Neurons or nerve cells throughout our central nervous system choreograph our daily function by transmitting electrical and chemical signals to control our every move and thought. -
Neuromuscular Disorders
Neuromuscular disorders represent a spectrum of nerve-related diseases and conditions that affect the body’s voluntary muscles – the ones you can control. -
Stroke
Learn about the symptoms, causes, risks and prevention of strokes.
Additional Services
Diagnostic Testing for Neurological Disorders
Diagnostic testing is one of the most important disciplines in neurology and neurosurgery. Using some of the latest technology and highly skilled diagnostic technicians and physicians, Western Neuro can provide neurologic diagnostic testing in Tucson, followed by accurate diagnoses, resulting in effective, targeted treatment.
Additional diagnostic testing may be performed at a Carondelet Health hospital, where patients have access to a full spectrum of medical specialties.
Western Neuro physicians were instrumental in the design and use of intraoperative CT scanning, a diagnostic tool that offers neurosurgeons a better view of the success of the procedure intraoperatively, saving time and lives. Our intraoperative CT scanning techniques have been emulated in neurosurgical suites around the country.
Common diagnostic tools that we utilize for diagnostic testing for neurological disorders in Tucson include:
- Intraoperative CT Scanning: This diagnostic imaging provides surgeons with real-time CT scan images to support minimally invasive image-guided cranial, spine, and trauma surgeries.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): EEG is one of the main diagnostic tests for epilepsy. It detects electrical activity in the brain using electrodes attached to the scalp.
- Electromyography (EMG): This diagnostic test is used to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. EMG can reveal nerve dysfunction, muscle dysfunction, or problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission.
- Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV): Also called a nerve conduction study, this test measures how fast an electrical impulse moves through a nerve. NCV is used to identify nerve damage. This test is often performed at the same time as an EMG, as both tests can help find the presence, location, and extent of diseases that damage the nerves and muscles.
For accurate neurological diagnostic testing in Tucson see the experienced and knowledgeable specialists at Western Neuro. Call us today at 520-881-8400 to schedule a consultation.