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Restoring sensation and function with peripheral nerve surgery

Restoring sensation and function with peripheral nerve surgery

Damage to one of our 100s of peripheral nerves in the arms, legs, torso, or even face can cause neuropathy, pain, or paralysis. Jonathan Cheng, M.D., describes intricate surgeries that can restore function.

Jonathan Cheng, M.D.

March 2, 2023

What's causing ‘electric’ facial pain? It might be trigeminal nerve damage

What's causing ‘electric’ facial pain? It might be trigeminal nerve damage

Trigeminal neuropathy and neuralgia can cause shock-like, debilitating facial pain. But with a precise diagnosis, significant pain relief is possible.

John Zuniga, D.M.D.

September 1, 2022

Dental implants: A 5-step plan to restoring your teeth

Dental implants: A 5-step plan to restoring your teeth

Dental implants can help you talk, eat, and socialize more confidently. Rawle Philbert, D.D.S., discusses five steps to getting a healthy smile for life.

Rawle Philbert, D.D.S.

June 30, 2022

How Susan got her smile back: A journey overcoming facial paralysis

How Susan got her smile back: A journey overcoming facial paralysis

Facial expressions tell the world who we are and help us communicate with our surroundings. When facial paralysis stole Susan's smile, she turned to Shai Rozen, M.D., to get it back.

Shai M. Rozen, M.D.

July 17, 2020