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Neurology Procedures
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Procedures Performed by Our Neurologist
Dr. Stephanie Engel has specialized in veterinary neurology and recently completed her residency at Colorado State University, one of the premier programs in the country. For animals in need, Dr. Engel performs the following procedures:
CT, MRI and mylogram studies
We offer advanced high-quality diagnostic imaging techniques, which are essential in diagnosing spinal cord and brain disorders.
Cerebrospinal fluid taps and analyses (spinal taps)
We are able to perform thorough neurological disease testing, including infectious disease testing, on spinal fluid. This is helpful in diagnosing meningitis, immune-mediated diseases and certain types of CNS cancers.
Muscle and nerve biopsies
Muscle and nerve biopsies can help diagnose diseases of the peripheral nervous system, including immune-mediated diseases, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases and endocrine-related diseases.
Spinal surgery
We use state-of-the-art equipment to perform surgery for intervertebral disc disease, spinal tumors, traumatic injuries and congenital diseases.
Brain surgery
With the use of advanced imaging, we are able to offer surgical removal of certain types of brain tumors, abscesses, congenital malformations and traumatic injuries. Dr. Engel is also one of a small number of neurologists in the country trained to perform ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement. This procedure is used to relieve excess pressure in the brain secondary to hydrocephalus (increased fluid pressure in the ventricles of the brain).