Neurological disease can take many forms, from Parkinson’s disease, to  head injury, to  stroke, to muscular dystrophy. 

Valley Hospital is pleased to offer these services

• Medical treatment for those with neuromuscular disorders
• Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
• Surgery

At our sister hospital, Deaconess:

• Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Brain surgery for cancerous and noncancerous tumors
• Radioactive seed implantation
• High-dose-rate radioactive seed implantation

Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty

These two procedures are used to treat osteoporosis. Cement is injected between the vertebrae to provide support and strength to the spine, relieving pressure on the nerves and pain.

Deep Brain Stimulation

This procedure is used to treat Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors. It involves using stimulation passed through a wire that has been placed in the brain to find the portion of the brain that is causing the tremors. A wire is then placed in that spot and attached to a battery to block the nerve messages that cause the tremors.

Brachytherapy (Radioactive seed implantation)

Brachytherapy is the temporary or permanent implantation of radioactive seeds. The radioactivity destroys cancer cells. It is most often used in brain, prostate, lung, breast, esophageal, rectum and GYN procedures.

High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy

Deaconess Hospital has the only HDR technology in this area. It uses radioactive pellets or seeds to apply radiation to a very specific area. The HDR machine delivers a higher dose rate of radiation than routine brachytherapy. A catheter (tube) is placed in the cancerous area. A seed is sent down the catheter, left in a few minutes to achieve the radiation dose and then removed. The catheter may be left in place for up to a few days if more than one application is prescribed.