Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders

If you or a family member are facing a neuromuscular disorder, you need comprehensive support. Neurological specialists in the Sutter Health network offer programs to help those with conditions, including multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, acute and chronic neuropathy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Caring for the Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Managing a neuromuscular disorder can be challenging for everyone involved. In the Sutter Health network, we offer assistance every step of the way, from diagnosis through lifelong management of the disease.

Our specialists provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment options, from nerve biopsy, medication and pain management services to advanced treatments, such as baclofen pump insertion, botulinum toxin therapy (Botox), and microvascular decompression surgery.

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We’re proud to offer:

Award-winning programs that have received national attention for delivering personalized and compassionate care to our patients with neuromuscular disorders.
A Neuromuscular Telemedicine program where you can meet “face-to-face” over a computer in real time with your care team to receive ongoing assessments and recommendations from the convenience of your own home.
Services at our Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center in San Francisco, one of the largest ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and Lou Gehrig’s disease clinical research centers in the United States. It is one of five national Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Centers chosen as research centers of excellence, and one of three Certified Centers of Excellence in California for treating ALS patients.
Specialty programs at our Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center, which was honored in 2010 with the Program of the Year Award by the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association, one of the highest honors the association can bestow.

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ALS Research

Cerebrovascular disease is a group of brain disorders related to disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain. High blood pressure is often the most important cause of these disorders that can damage the blood vessel lining. Sustained high blood pressure can cause permanent changes the structure of the blood vessels making them stiff, deformed and vulnerable to failure. Other major modifiable risk factors include smoking, obesity and diabetes.

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