EXPERT
Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen, DO
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Walter Jacobsen practices Neurological Surgery in Milwaukee, WI. As a Spinal Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Jacobsen prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems.
Dr. Jacobsen specializes in Spinal deformity surgery, Scoliosis, Minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal oncology, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis
Dr. Jacobsen specializes in Spinal deformity surgery, Scoliosis, Minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal oncology, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis
18 years
Experience
Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen, DO
- Milwaukee, WI
- DO Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Accepting new patients
Back Pain Identification
Back pain is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans each year. It is estimated that 80-90 percent of our population will experience back pain significant enough...
How long after a mild stroke can you drive?
After being cleared by your neurologist
Can you help with nerve damage?
Yes a neurosurgeon can help with nerve damage
Can you drive 2 months after a mild stroke?
Yes if you have been cleared by your neurologist
What should you avoid if you have a brain aneurysm?
Smoking, illicit drugs and anything that increases blood pressure to very high levels
What can a neurosurgeon do for sciatica?
If there is nerve compression a spine surgeon can operate to relieve the pressure on the nerve
Is stroke preventable?
Yes maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and blood pressure control reduce the risk of a stroke
How long after a mild stroke can I drive?
It is important to be cleared by your neurologist before driving
What should I avoid with chronic headaches?
Any of the triggers that can cause a headache. Also it is important to have good neck posture and a supportive pillow
Can I exercise with nerve damage?
Yes. Physical therapy can be helpful for recovery
Can you help recover after a mild stroke?
Physical therapy can help return function after a stroke
What can ER do for nerve damage?
They can start the work up to determine the cause
Skull surgery and brain tumor
The dip in the skull is likely some muscle atrophy from the surgery and this is normal
How long after back nerve surgery can I exercise?
Usually it would be six weeks but it is also important to get prior clearance from your surgeon.
Should I see a doctor for nerve damage?
Yes a thorough evaluation would be best to understand options to help improve your condition
How do you heal nerve weakness?
Physical therapy can help with that
How long do you stay in the hospital after a brain aneurysm?
Usually an elective surgery if uncomplicated will have a stay of 1-2 days
How do you treat nerve damage in the shoulder?
Physical therapy, medications or possibly surgery
Can nerve damage in the neck heal itself?
It can over time with therapy.
How long should you wait to drive after a stroke?
You should wait until cleared by the neurologist
What activities should stroke patients avoid?
Activity limitations are best determined by your neurologist and physical therapist
