Dr. Dickerman offers a
comprehensive treatment plan including image-guided brain surgery,
postoperative chemotherapy and radiation with the most advanced
technology, and advanced neurosurgical monitoring for all cases. This provides the patient with the most advanced treatments
in the country in one local area. For patients from out-of-town/state,
there are discounted rates at local hotels available through the
office. Dr. Dickerman commonly treats patients from around the nation.
Dr. Dickerman offers advanced microneurosurgical techniques for spinal cord
tumors, brain tumors. Combined and specialized postsurgical care coordinated with local radiation oncology and neuro-oncology, in one site.
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Conservative Care
Braces
A variety of cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral braces are
available for patients requiring external fixation (stability)
in either conservative care or surgical patients.
Medications
Dr. Dickerman is affiliated with numerous pain management physicians
and clinics for convenience to the patient. There are numerous
medications tailored for the patients specific disorder and
many patients may be managed with appropriate medications and
physical therapy.
Physical therapy
Dr. Dickerman is a strong advocate of physical therapy and believes
most patients can relieve most of there spinal pain with appropriate
exercises and therapy. Dr. Dickerman prescribes specific exercises
to each patient depending on their disorder. He is affiliated
with physical therapy clinics around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
and surrounding areas for patient convenience.
Pain management
Each patient should have a trial of conservative care unless
there are neurological issues that require only surgery. Pain
management is not just pain medication but includes physical
therapy, myofascial treatments, chiropractic, pathoanatomical
specific injections (facet injections, epidural injections,
trigger point injections, joint injections etc.) and when indicated
psychological consultations.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Dr. Dickerman specializes in minimally invasive
spine surgery and performs numerous minimally invasive procedures
including microscopic lumbar discectomy, cervical and thoracic
discectomies. He has been recruited by several spine companies
to consult on the development of percutaneous pedicle screws and
minimally invasive spinal techniques. Dr. Dickerman routinely
performs percutaneous lumbar fusions when indicated to preserve
the muscles of the lumbar spine. A partial list of the procedures
are listed below.
L5-S1 Microdiscectomy incision 2 months postop
CERVICAL PROCEDURES
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior cervical discectomy is an operation that involves relieving
the pressure placed on nerve roots and/or the spinal cord by
a herniated disc or bone spurs - a condition referred to as
neural compression. 
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is an operation that
involves relieving the pressure placed on nerve roots and/or
the spinal cord by a herniated disc or bone spurs - a condition
referred to as nerve root compression. More
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Foraminotomy
Cervical foraminotomy is an operation to enlarge the space where
a spinal nerve root exits the cervical spinal canal to relieve
the symptoms of a "pinched nerve." More
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Corpectomy
Cervical corpectomy is an operation to remove a portion of the
vertebra and adjacent intervertebral discs for decompression
of the cervical spinal cord and spinal nerves. A bone graft
with or without a metal plate and screws is used to reconstruct
the spine and provide stability. More
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Laminoplasty
For patients with painfully restricted spinal canals in their
necks, this procedure immediately relieves pressure by creating
more space for the spinal cord and roots. The technique is often
referred to as an "open door laminoplasty," because
the back of the vertebrae is made to swing open like a door.
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Recovery
As you prepare yourself mentally to undergo spinal surgery,
you also need to prepare yourself for the recovery period that
will follow your operation. While the surgery entails work on
the part of the surgeon, after that, the brunt of the work is
in your hands. To ensure a smooth and healthy recovery, it is
important that, as a patient, you closely follow the set of
instructions that your surgical team gives you. More
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LOW BACK PROCEDURES
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar laminectomy is an operation that involves approaching
the spine through an incision in the lower back to remove a
portion of the bone over and/or around the nerve roots to provide
them additional space. More
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Pain in the lower back (lumbar spine) and legs, among other
symptoms, may occur when an intervertebral disc herniates -
when the annulus fibrosus (tough, outer ring) of the disc tears
and the nucleus pulposus (soft, jelly-like center) squeezes
out, and places pressure on, or "pinches," an adjacent
nerve root.
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Microscopic Discectomy
The procedure using the METRx™ System is an operation
on the lumbar spine performed using microscope and microsurgical
techniques. More
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Spinal Fusion
A spinal fusion is simply the uniting of two bony segments,
whether a fracture or a vertebral joint. The reason for instrumentation
with rods and screws is to act as and 'internal cast' to stabilize
the vertebra until the fusion, or bony re-growth, can occur. More
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Interbody Fusion
An Interbody Fusion is the uniting of two bony segments, whether
a fracture or a vertebral joint. In time, normally within 4
months, the bone grafts will unite with the vertebrae above
and below to form one piece of bone. More
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Interbody Fusion with Cages
An Interbody Fusion using cages is designed to be a less invasive
method to obtain spinal fusion. The procedure can be performed
through an anterior or posterior approach.
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Recovery
As you prepare yourself mentally to undergo spinal surgery,
you also need to prepare yourself for the recovery period that
will follow your operation. While the surgery entails work on
the part of the surgeon, after that, the brunt of the work is
in your hands. To ensure a smooth and healthy recovery, it is
important that, as a patient, you closely follow the set of
instructions that your surgical team gives you. More
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CRANIAL PROCEDURES
Craniotomy
Craniotomy is an operation that involves removing a piece of
bone from the skull (cranium) to provide access to the brain
and its surrounding structures. The term craniotomy is derived
from the Latin words cranium (head) and -otomy (act of cutting,
incision).
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS
| Adult
Onset Hydrocephalus |
| Anatomy
of the Brain |
| Anatomy
of the Spine and Peripheral Nervous System |
| Astrocytoma
Tumors |
| Brain
Metastasis |
| Brain
Tumors |
| Carotid
Endarterectomy and Stenosis |
| Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome |
| Cauda
Equina Syndrome |
| Cerebral
Aneurysm |
| Cerebrovascular
Disease |
| Cervical
Spine |
| Chiari
Malformation |
| Chronic
Pain |
| Concussion |
| Craniosynostosis
and Craniofacial Disorders |
| Dystonia |
| Epilepsy |
| Glossary
of Neurological Diagnostic Tests |
| Head
Injury |
| Herniated
Disc |
| Hydrocephalus |
|
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| Low
Back Pain |
| Low
Back Strain and Sprain |
| Lumbar
Spinal Stenosis |
| Movement
Disorders |
| Multiple
Sclerosis |
| Neck
Pain |
| Parkinson's
Disease |
| The
Pituitary Gland and Pituitary Tumors |
| Positional
Plagiocephaly |
| Spina
Bifida |
| Spinal
Cord Injury |
| Sports-Related
Head Injury |
| Stem
Cell Research |
| Stereotactic
Radiosurgery |
| Stroke |
| Tethered
Spinal Cord Syndrome |
| Treatment
Options for Cerebral Aneurysms |
| Trigeminal
Neuralgia |
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