EXPERT
Dr. Zachary T. Levine, MD
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Zachary Levine practices Neurological Surgery in Rockville, MD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Levine prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
32 years
Experience
Dr. Zachary T. Levine, MD
- Rockville, MD
- New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny
- Accepting new patients
Brain Surgery with Light and Sound
Technology is the linchpin in advanced medical procedures. One of the most important inventions in medicine was Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The concept of using magnetic...
What treatment options are available for brain aneurysm?
Brain or cerebrovascular aneurysms may be watched if they are unruptured and small (<3mm). When they rupture or large enough, aneurysms are Commonly treated with one of few "endovascular techniques". This requires no incision, just a needle stick to get into an artery (usually at the thigh). Sometime a craniotomy or brain surgery is needed to treat the aneurysm.
How long after a mild stroke can I drive?
It is difficult for me to answer this question without more specifics. There is no set time that people can return to certain activities such as driving after a mini stroke or READ MORE
It is difficult for me to answer this question without more specifics. There is no set time that people can return to certain activities such as driving after a mini stroke or a small stroke or a mild stroke. It also depends on what kind of stroke you have had. Was this a transient ischemic attack? Was this a reversible ischemic neurologic deficit? This needs to be assessed by the neurologist who is treating.
Can nerve surgery help fix the damage?
This is very similar to the other question. It is uncertain what kind of nerve damage or what nerve we are discussing here. I would need to examine the patient and see imaging READ MORE
This is very similar to the other question. It is uncertain what kind of nerve damage or what nerve we are discussing here. I would need to examine the patient and see imaging to better estimate whether surgery can help nerve damage. Compression of a nerve in the spine is very very common and can be Improved with decompressive surgery.
I want check mri report
The report is too blurry for me to read. However, young children with enlarged pituitary glands could be hormonal and should be checked out with blood work.
What treatments are there for nerve damage in the hand?
Nerve damage in the hand from trauma can be examined by a hand surgeon to see if grafting is available. Nerve damage from compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated READ MORE
Nerve damage in the hand from trauma can be examined by a hand surgeon to see if grafting is available. Nerve damage from compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated with an operation as well.
Can I drive 2 weeks after wrist surgery?
I am not an orthopedic surgeon who does any wrist operations. I would recommend you ask your orthopedic surgeon who did your wrist procedure. In general, I do not have my patients READ MORE
I am not an orthopedic surgeon who does any wrist operations. I would recommend you ask your orthopedic surgeon who did your wrist procedure. In general, I do not have my patients drive for at least two weeks after spinal surgery.
Can leg nerve damage be fixed with surgery?
A nerve that has been cut completely, can sometimes be grafted with variable results. It is uncertain whether the recovery will be complete or at all. Many times, people are left READ MORE
A nerve that has been cut completely, can sometimes be grafted with variable results. It is uncertain whether the recovery will be complete or at all. Many times, people are left with significant neurologic deficit after a nerve injury. Is hard to estimate without having more specifics.
When can I exercise after nerve surgery?
I’m not certain what kind of surgery this is. We operated on all kinds of nerves. This could be a peripheral nerve. This could be a nerve root or a cranial nerve. If you could READ MORE
I’m not certain what kind of surgery this is. We operated on all kinds of nerves. This could be a peripheral nerve. This could be a nerve root or a cranial nerve. If you could be more specific, I could answer the question more completely. Thank you.
Can neuropathy in the legs go away?
Generally, neuropathy is not rectified with any treatment if it is long lasting. It is difficult to treat neuropathy. The origin of the neuropathy needs to be known. If it is diabetic READ MORE
Generally, neuropathy is not rectified with any treatment if it is long lasting. It is difficult to treat neuropathy. The origin of the neuropathy needs to be known. If it is diabetic neuropathy, then correcting of the blood glucose is helpful. If it is neuropathy from chemotherapy or some other toxic agent, this is often permanent and, not repairable
What is the strongest drug for nerve pain?
There is no strongest medication. These medications work idiosyncratically. Some people do better with different medications. Pregabalin and gabapentin are the two most commonly READ MORE
There is no strongest medication. These medications work idiosyncratically. Some people do better with different medications. Pregabalin and gabapentin are the two most commonly used medications for neuropathic pain
Surgery Dilemma
The rod most likely did not just break. This is often fatigue of metal after a failed fusion. I think the knee needs to be addressed then look into the failed fusion
Increased pain and swelling after spinal fusion
You should have post operative imaging and have your surgeon address this.
Surgery duration
Typically 1 to 1.5 hours for this surgery
Can sciatica be cured?
Sciatica is often from compression of nerve in the spine and this can be treated with physical therapy and other conservative modalities. In severe and prolonged cases, surgery READ MORE
Sciatica is often from compression of nerve in the spine and this can be treated with physical therapy and other conservative modalities. In severe and prolonged cases, surgery can be done.
