Diagnostic Services

Types of Neurological Disorders

NJ Neuroscience Institute specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of:

Brain and spine tumors
Complex spine disorders and injuries
Cerebral palsy
Sleep disorders
Epilepsy
Stroke/Vascular Disorders
Balance disorders/Dizziness
Movement disorders
Cancer pain
Cognitive disorders/Dementia
Neuromuscular/muscle disorders
Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Specialized disorders in geriatric and pediatric patients
Tourette Syndrome

All of the professionals at the NJ Neuroscience Institute understand that patients with chronic illnesses and their families are looking for confidence, reassurance, and professionalism. We work closely with patients, their families and their physicians to establish trusting relationships and ensure optimal care.

Causes of Neurological Disorders

People of all ages are at risk for neurological problems. Some common causes include:

Injuries to the brain or
spinal cord
Brain or spinal tumors
Congenital disorders, such
as Cerebral Palsy
Degenerative conditions
Infections
Stroke

Diagnostic Services

The NJ Neuroscience Institute offers advanced diagnostic resources to assist physicians in the accurate and timely assessment of neurologic disorders. This includes a comprehensive collection of monitoring devices, which are available on an outpatient, inpatient and intraoperative basis.

Advanced diagnostic techniques rely on a combination of tests and a careful historical understanding of the problem. 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);
Computerized Rotary Chair Testing, Computerized Dynamic Posturography
(EQUITEST); Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses; and Audiograms)
Video Epilepsy Monitoring (VEEG)

Disciplines

The specialists at the NJ Neuroscience Institute take a multidisciplinary team approach, relying on open communication, to ensure a unique treatment program for each patient. These disciplines include:

Behavioral Neurology
Epileptology
Neurology
Neuro-ophthalmology
Neuro-oncology
Neuro-radiology
Neuro-pathology
Neuro-psychology
Neuro-rehabilitation
Neuro-audiology
Neurosurgery (brain and spinal)
Otoneurology
Pain management
Pediatric neurology
Pediatric neurosurgery
Radiation oncology (using x-rays or radioactive substances to treat cancer)