Conditions we treat

At the Leiden NerveCenter, we treat a wide range of nerve conditions, from nerve trauma and pain syndromes to complex nerve tumors. Our specialized team offers tailored treatment plans to restore function, relieve pain, and improve quality of life. Discover the conditions we treat and how we can help you recover.

Nerve Trauma

  • Obstetric brachial plexus injury
  • Brachial plexus injury in adults
  • Pain and loss of function from other peripheral nerve injury
  • Loss of hand and arm function after spinal cord injury
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Dynamic decompression of the painful nerve

This technique has developed over years and is published in the Journal of Neurosurgery and evaluated in over a 100 patients with a high success rate.

Nerve Pain and Compression

  • Meralgia paresthetica
  • Post Amputation Pain
  • ain syndromes after nerve injury
  • Revision surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnaropathies and ACNES
  • Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Intraneural ganglion cyst of the peroneal nerve and other nerves
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Obsteric brachial plexus injury

Obstetric plexus injury sometimes occurs during childbirth, when the shoulder gets stuck under the pubic bone. This can lead to a brachial plexus stretch injury, which occurs in 1 to 3 in 1,000 babies. Usually the injury recovers spontaneously, but in 10-15% of cases the recovery is inadequate. Depending on the location of the injury, three types can be distinguished. The prognosis is better when recovery occurs quickly. If the biceps is still paralyzed after three months, surgery is necessary. After one year, surgical nerve reconstruction is no longer an option.

Nerve Tumors

  • Schwannomas
  • Neurofibromas
  • Perineuriomas
  • Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST)
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Brachial plexus injury in adults

Brachial plexus injury in adults often occurs after a traumatic event, with about 70% of cases resulting from a traffic accident. The injury is caused by stretching or damage to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves in the shoulder. The severity of the injury varies, and depending on the cause and degree of damage, surgery is performed as soon as possible to restore the function of the arm and shoulder. Timely treatment is essential to restore the nerves and prevent long-term complications