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...
What nerves are related to headaches?
Occipital nerves can cause posterior headaches. But there are many other mechanisms for headaches as well.
What is the success rate of surgery for spinal stenosis?
Surgery is highly successful in decompressing the nerves
What happens if a spinal nerve is damaged?
If a nerve is damaged you can have pain, numbness or weakness.
What happens if your sciatic nerve goes untreated?
Your pain can become permanent and potentially develop weakness
Can exercise cause sciatic nerve pain?
It can if you pinched a nerve or herniated a disc. You need to be evaluated to determine the cause
Can migraines cause vertigo?
Yes that can be a symptom
Will a damaged sciatic nerve heal by itself?
If it is caused by a disc herniation, the disc can shrink and take pressure off the nerve
Can laser treatment help spinal stenosis?
No, laser treatment does not relieve spinal stenosis
How long does brain surgery last?
Brain surgery can last from 1 hour to 16 hours or longer depending on the complexity.
What are the treatment options for head tumors?
Observation with serial mri, surgery or radiation are options.
Can I work after spinal fusion surgery?
Yes. You can return to work after a spinal fusion
Does a benign brain tumor need to be removed?
If it begins to grow, or becomes large enough to compress the brain
Is a brain aneurysm serious?
Yes, a brain aneurysm can be deadly. It should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon.
Can surgery completely cure epilepsy?
Yes surgery can remove the seizure focus and can eliminate seizures from occurring.
How long after spinal fusion surgery can I take a bath?
We usually wait 6 weeks after surgery before submerging in water
Is meningitis curable?
Yes meningitis is treated with antibiotics.
What are the treatment options for brain aneurysm?
Coiling or clipping the aneurysm are options.
Is a brain aneurysm curable?
A brain aneurysm can be could or clipped and cured.
Can neuropathy in the legs go away?
No, but diet modification and nutrient supplement can help reduce the symptoms
