Brain & Spine
Conditions of the brain and spine, also referred to as neurological disorders, can significantly impact your overall health and well-being. Our goal is to help you regain or maintain function and improve your quality of life. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.
Why Choose Methodist Health System for Neurology Care
Injury or disorders of the nervous system can affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. When this happens, it can impact everything you do, from speaking to moving to thinking. The team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and specialists at Methodist provides advanced care to help manage symptoms of neurological disorders.
Highlights of our neurology programs include:
- Modern stroke treatments: We use minimally invasive treatments for rapid stroke intervention and treatment. We provide advanced imaging and clot-removal procedures to help restore blood flow and improve recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated care: Neurologists at our hospitals work with other specialties at Methodist, including intensive care, pain management, and oncology. This collaboration allows us to support you through personalized treatment plans.
- Personalized recovery support: Recovering from a neurological condition, event, or injury requires a tailored plan. We provide physical therapy and occupational therapy to help you regain mobility, perform daily tasks, and restore your independence.
At Methodist, we treat the full spectrum of injuries and conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. From chronic pain to complex disorders requiring advanced treatment methods, we’re here for you.
Conditions we treat include:
- Aneurysm (a weakened area of a blood vessel that may result in bulging or swelling)
- Chronic pain affecting any part of the body (may be accompanied by numbness or tingling)
- Movement disorders (conditions that affect your ability to control movements or cause abnormal movements)
- Peripheral nerve disorders (disorders that damage nerves outside the brain and spinal cord)
- Seizure disorders (cause symptoms including jerking of the muscles, loss of consciousness, and slurred speech)
- Sleep disorders (conditions that interrupt normal sleep patterns and sleep quality)
- Stroke (occurs when the brain doesn’t get enough blood due to a blocked or ruptured blood vessel)
- Trauma to the brain and spine (caused by falls, accidents, or sports incidents)
- Tumors of the brain and spine (cancerous and noncancerous)
At Methodist, we use many different treatment modalities to help manage symptoms of neurological disorders. Treatments we offer include:
- Medication: We use medications to manage symptoms and try to slow the progression of many neurological conditions. When started early, medications may help prevent or reduce the risk of further health complications.
- Injections: Neurologists at Methodist use injections for pain management and to help reduce inflammation that may impact your ability to move.
- Minimally invasive surgery (interventional radiology): Neurosurgeons at Methodist use smaller incisions to perform precise operations. We use minimally invasive techniques to treat many neurological conditions, including spinal disorders, stroke, and tumors.
- Neurostimulation devices: These devices help treat many different neurological conditions, like chronic pain and urinary incontinence, through gentle and targeted electrical stimulation.
Explore our complete list of brain, spine, and stroke treatments.
Find Out More About Neurology Services Near You
Neurology specialists at Methodist provide comprehensive brain and spine care at multiple locations throughout North Texas. Learn more about available treatments near you:
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. This certification recognizes stroke care programs that follow national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for patients. Advanced diagnostic imaging and treatment procedures enable us to treat strokes appropriately.
Conditions We Treat
- Brain and spinal tumors
- Chronic pain, especially in the back and neck
- Degenerative spine disorders, such as spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine that can put pressure on the spinal nerves)
- Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome
- Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis
- Neurological conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain, such as aneurysm, or stroke
- Spinal cord injuries caused by trauma, such as car accidents and sports-related injuries
Treatments We Offer
- Medications
- Injections
- Minimally invasive surgery
The Methodist Brain & Spine Institute at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the spine, brain, and nervous system. Methodist Dallas is designated as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Conditions We Treat
- Back pain and neck pain
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumors and spinal tumors
- Cerebrovascular diseases (which affect blood flow to the brain) and stroke
- Degenerative spinal conditions
- Peripheral nerve disorders and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Scoliosis and other spinal abnormalities
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column), spine fracture, spinal cord injury, and sciatica
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Other neurological disorders, such as concussions, headaches, movement disorders, hydrocephalus, and neuromuscular disorders
Treatments We Offer
- Disc reconstruction and replacement: Procedures to repair a damaged or herniated disc, or replace it with an artificial disc
- Endoscopic spinal surgery: Minimally invasive technique, allowing the surgeon to repair or remove a disc using tiny tools inserted through a small incision
- Laminectomy, laminoplasty, and laminotomy: Spinal decompression surgeries that relieve pressure on the spinal cord
- Spinal fracture repair and spinal reconstructive surgery
- Spinal cord stimulation: Treatment for chronic pain where an implanted device stimulates the spinal nerves to block pain signals from reaching the brain
- Spinal fusion: A procedure that fuses two (or more) vertebrae together
- Spinal tumor removal
- Radiopharmaceutical therapy: Targeted treatment that uses radiation to destroy tumors
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Stroke Center, and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the American Stroke Association. The American Heart Association has also awarded Methodist Mansfield the Get With The Guidelines Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite award.
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic pain that affects any part of the body
- Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
- Peripheral and cranial diseases
- Spinal cord injuries and disorders such as bulging (herniated) or slipped spinal discs, degenerative disc disease, and spinal tumors
- Strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
- Trauma
Treatments We Offer
- Medication
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
The Methodist Brain and Spine Institute at Methodist Richardson Medical Center offers treatment for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Methodist Richardson is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Treatment Center by DNV Healthcare, and the Sleep Disorders Center at Methodist Richardson is recognized as an Accredited Sleep Medicine Clinic by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Conditions We Treat
- Aneurysm, stroke, and other neurovascular conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain
- Back and neck pain that’s severe and ongoing
- Brain and spinal tumors
- Insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders
- Spinal cord injuries caused by trauma such as car accidents and sports-related injuries
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine that can put pressure on the spinal nerves) and other degenerative spine disorders
Treatments We Offer
- Medication
- Injections
- Minimally invasive surgery (interventional radiology)
- Neurostimulation devices
- Chronic pain management
Learn more about brain & spine care at Methodist Richardson.
