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What is the definition of Wallerian Degeneration?
Wallerian degeneration is a condition that causes the loss of peripheral nerve function (peripheral nerve disease) through degeneration of nerve cells. This condition has two main causes: 1) degenerative diseases affecting nerve cells, such as Friedreich’s disease, and 2) traumatic injury to the peripheral nerves. Common causes of traumatic nerve injury are injuries that affect the central nervous system, such as cerebral infarction (stroke), hemorrhage (excessive bleeding), tumors, and head injury. Other causes are direct traumatic injuries to a nerve.
What are the symptoms of Wallerian Degeneration?
Symptoms of Wallerian degeneration (peripheral nerve disease) include neuropathic (nerve) pain, pain associated with certain stimuli, spontaneous pain, and sensory deficits, such as tingling, weakness, and paralysis.
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What are the current treatments for Wallerian Degeneration?
The treatment for peripheral nerve disease depends on the type and extent of nerve injury. Some nerve injuries may recover on their own in time as the nerve cells regenerate. Most traumatic nerve injuries, however, are treated with surgical repair and may include the use of nerve grafts, nerve conduits, and fibrin sealants. More recently, researchers have been experimenting with stem-cell based therapy, which holds promise for future treatment.
Who are the top Wallerian Degeneration Local Doctors?
Dr. Adam M. Shuster
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
Dr. Adam M. Shuster
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

Florida Pain And Rehabilitation Associates Inc

1693 Lee Rd, Suite B, 
Winter Park, FL 
 (3.8 mi)
407-622-5766
Languages Spoken:
English, Croatian, Spanish
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Adam Shuster is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Shuster and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Shuster is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Evans E. Amune
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
Dr. Evans E. Amune
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

Center For Pain Management

1245 Orange Ave, Suite 120, 
Winter Park, FL 
 (5.0 mi)
651-315-4792
Languages Spoken:
English
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Evans Amune is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Amune and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Neuralgia, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Amune is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Diego F. Guerrero
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
Dr. Diego F. Guerrero
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

Center For Pain Management

1245 Orange Ave, Suite 120, 
Winter Park, FL 
 (5.0 mi)
651-315-4792
Experience:
41+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Diego Guerrero is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Guerrero has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Sciatica, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Guerrero is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Wallerian Degeneration Clinical Trials?
Impact of Opioid Avoidance Protocol for ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Impact of Opioid Avoidance Protocol for ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Device

Summary: This is a prospective, quasi-experimental, cohort study comparing patients treated with one of two postoperative pain management protocols. The two protocols assessed will be the current standard of care protocol for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) postoperative pain control utilized by Dr. Matthew Varacallo and then an opioid avoidance protocol that is planned to be implemented o...

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Cryoneurolysis as a Drug Free Novel Treatment for Knee and Shoulder Pain Impairing Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation
Cryoneurolysis as a Drug Free Novel Treatment for Knee and Shoulder Pain Impairing Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure

Summary: The purpose of the study is to measure the outcomes of a standard care, an ultrasound guided mini-invasive percutaneous procedure, performed on recent stroke patients on reduces pain, increases function \& quality of life The primary objective of the project is to reduce shoulder and/or knee pain in patients who have had a stroke so that they can more readily engage in rehabilitation. Secondary ob...

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