Peripheral Nerve Care
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Why choose UCSF Health for peripheral nerve care?
At UCSF Health, we provide advanced care for all types of peripheral nerve issues. The peripheral nerves form a communication network that connects your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body.
We care for compressed nerve injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and all types of peripheral neuropathy conditions. We also have expertise in treating genetic neuropathies and peripheral nerve tumors.
As a top referral hospital for complex peripheral nerve issues, we offer state-of-the-art testing and a full range of nonsurgical and surgical therapies. You receive comprehensive care from a deeply experienced peripheral nerve team as well as other UCSF Health specialists.
Why choose UCSF Health for peripheral nerve care?
At UCSF Health, we provide advanced care for all types of peripheral nerve issues. The peripheral nerves form a communication network that connects your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body.
We care for compressed nerve injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and all types of peripheral neuropathy conditions. We also have expertise in treating genetic neuropathies and peripheral nerve tumors.
As a top referral hospital for complex peripheral nerve issues, we offer state-of-the-art testing and a full range of nonsurgical and surgical therapies. You receive comprehensive care from a deeply experienced peripheral nerve team as well as other UCSF Health specialists.
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Advanced diagnostic methods
Nerve biopsies and imaging studies, such as magnetic resonance (MR) neurography and peripheral nerve ultrasound, help us get an accurate diagnosis and plan your treatment.Rehab and lifestyle support
Your care team may include physical, occupational and respiratory therapists, as well as dietitians, offering you comprehensive care and support.Collaborative care
Collaborations with other experts at UCSF Health, including pain medicine specialists and rheumatologists, ensure you receive comprehensive care.Dedicated expertise
Our team includes neurologists and surgeons with advanced training in peripheral nerve procedures.
Comprehensive peripheral nerve care at UCSF Health
Our experts treat common, complex and rare peripheral nerve conditions. These conditions may cause weakness, numbness and pain as well as burning, prickling or tingling sensations. We collaborate to provide comprehensive care, relieving pain and restoring function.
Your care team may include:
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Neurologists
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Neurosurgeons
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Orthopedic surgeons
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Electrophysiologists
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Pain medicine specialists
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Hematologists
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Rheumatologists
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Physical and occupational therapists
Advanced diagnostic techniques
We use the latest techniques to get a detailed, accurate diagnosis, enabling us to create a personalized treatment plan. You receive a comprehensive evaluation that includes assessments from several different specialists.
Advanced tests and diagnostic methods we use include:
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Imaging tests, such as peripheral nerve ultrasound and MR neurography
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Electromyography (EMG) testing
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Nerve biopsy with analysis by neuropathology experts
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Physical and occupational therapist assessments to understand your functional needs
Peripheral nerve treatments
At UCSF Health, we offer a full range of treatments and therapies for peripheral nerve conditions, including:
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Nonsurgical therapies. These may include nerve block injections.
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Surgical procedures. You may need surgery for nerve injuries and entrapment neuropathies, such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome.
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Genetic counseling and management. We help care for hereditary neuropathies, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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Next-generation treatments. You may have access to clinical trials, where you can get the latest treatments for conditions such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
We collaborate with specialists in pain medicine, rheumatology and hematology for complex or rare neuropathies. UCSF Health also offers specialized care for:
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases
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Nerve injuries
Providers
John Engstrom, MD
Neurology
Line Jacques, MD, MS
Neurosurgery • Pediatric Neurosurgery
Catherine Lomen-Hoerth, MD
Neurology • Neuromuscular Medicine
Jeffrey W. Ralph, MD
Neurology • Neuromuscular Medicine
Award-winning care
Best in the West and No. 2 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Neuralgic Amyotrophy
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
Treatments
- Electromyography
Clinical trials
Safety, PK and Biodistribution of 18F-OP-801 in Patients With ALS, AD, MS, PD and Healthy VolunteersOpens in a new window
Safety of single dose of 18F-OP-801 as measured by treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0.
Accreditations & memberships
CMTA Center of ExcellenceOpens in a new window
UCSF Health is a center of excellence, as recognized by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA).
Research initiatives
UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery ResearchOpens in a new window
The UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery studies a broad range of topics, bringing scientists and physicians together to advance our understanding of the mind and improve patient care.
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Spiritual Care at UCSF
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