What Causes Neurological Disorders?

The specific cause can vary for neurological disorders but some common causes include injuries to the brain or spinal cord, brain or spinal tumors, congenital disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, degenerative conditions, infections and stroke.

Who is a Candidate for Neuroscience Diagnostic Services?

People of all ages are at risk for neurological problems. At the Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute we specialize in diagnosing and treating:

ALS

Balance disorders/Dizziness

Brain and spine tumors

Cancer pain

Cerebral palsy

Cognitive disorders/Dementia

Computerized Rotary Chair Testing, Computerized Dynamic Posturography

Complex spine disorders and injuries

Epilepsy

Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders

Neuromuscular/muscle disorders

Parkinson’s and Movement disorders

Pediatric Neurological disorders

Sleep disorders

Stroke/Vascular Disorders

Tourette Syndrome

Tremors

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Diagnostic Services

The Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute offers advanced diagnostic resources to assist physicians in the accurate and timely assessment of neurologic disorders. Tests available at the Institute include:

Angiogram

Computed Tomography Angiogram (CTA)

Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP)

Computed Tomography Scanning (CT Scan)

Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Evoked Potentials

Functional MRI

Genetic Testing

Intraoperative Monitoring

Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV)

MR Perfusion

Neuropathology

Proton Emission Tomography (PET)

Single Proton Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)

Sleep Testing, Polysomnography (PSG)

Tilt Table

Tissue, Muscle and Brain Biopsy

Transcranial Doppler (TCD)

Vestibular Testing including: Computerized Electronystagmography (ENG)

Video Epilepsy Monitoring (VEEG)

Once diagnosed, your physician will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan.