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Michigan Head & Spine Institute
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From pain management for migraine and back problems to intricate neurosurgery in the brain, the rehabilitation and surgical specialists at MHSI are dedicated to caring for people. Our highly skilled team provides the entire continuum of care for injuries and diseases related to the head, brain, skull and spine, with the most advanced technology and specialists in:
• Neurosurgery for Adults
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Pain Management (Medical, Interventional, Surgical)
• Epilepsy and Stroke
• Brain Tumor
• Endovascular Neurosurgery
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Spine Reconstruction
• Functional Neurosurgery
• Neurology
• Interventional Neurology
• Medical Acupuncture
Our Physicians Treat:
• Brain and Spine Tumors
• Degenerative Discs in the neck and spine
• Complex spine injuries and deformities
• Aneurysms
• Chiari Malformation
• Occipital Nerve conditions
For more information visit: MHSI.us or call 248-784-3667.
• Neurosurgery for Adults
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Pain Management (Medical, Interventional, Surgical)
• Epilepsy and Stroke
• Brain Tumor
• Endovascular Neurosurgery
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Spine Reconstruction
• Functional Neurosurgery
• Neurology
• Interventional Neurology
• Medical Acupuncture
Our Physicians Treat:
• Brain and Spine Tumors
• Degenerative Discs in the neck and spine
• Complex spine injuries and deformities
• Aneurysms
• Chiari Malformation
• Occipital Nerve conditions
For more information visit: MHSI.us or call 248-784-3667.
Cherrie's Crippling Back Pain Relieved with Spine Surgery
Cherrie had very complicated spine disorders. As a nurse, she got to the point where walking was impossible. She knew Dr. Fredrick Junn from working with him and his patients and when surgery was the only way to relive pain, she sought him out at Michigan Head & Spine Institute.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Junn call, 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Junn call, 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us.
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Welcome to Michigan Head & Spine Institute
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To schedule an appointment with any of the neurosurgeons, physiatrists or neurologists at Michigan Head & Spine Institute call 248-784-3667.
Meet John Whapham, M.D., MS, FSNIS, FAAN
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Dr. John Whapham specializes in neuroendovascular procedures to treat complex vascular abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord. He also specializes in treating stroke and this expertise led the nation’s first integrated telemedicine / air transport stroke network among Michigan hospitals as well as similar programs in Chicago, Alabama and Ohio. To schedule a consult with Dr. Whapham at Michi...
Michael D Staudt, M.D.
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Dr. Michael Staudt specializes in a growing specialty - functional neurosurgery - that involves the use of innovative medical devices to modify the nervous system and improve or restore neurological function and quality of life. He has received dual fellowship training in this rapidly growing field which covers a spectrum of disorders including chronic pain, movement disorders, and epilepsy. To...
Meet Tejpaul Pannu, M.D.
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Dr. Pannu specializes in general neurosurgery, including complex spine disorders and injuries and conditions of the brain. He practices at Michigan Head & Spine Institute. For an appointment with Dr. Pannu, visit MHSI.us or call 248-784=-667.
Sciatica Sidelined Tony
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Tony's back and left leg pain would go from 10 to 100. He was diagnosed with sciatica, caused from disc compression on the nerve that causes pain down the leg. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tony couldn't work, but he also couldn't get in to see a doctor, until he met Dr. Ratnesh Mehra through a telehealth visit. They agreed that transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, also called a mi...
An ALIF Got Ian Back On His Feet 1
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A rough carpenter, Ian dropped to his knees while lifting a wall. He experienced a ruptured disc which created sciatica down his legs he couldn't walk. Dr. Fernando Diaz performed an ALIF. Post-surgery Ian worked with Dr. Diaz' partner Dr. John Marshall to get Ian back to work. To schedule an appointment, visit MHSI.us To schedule an appointment with Dr. Marshall or Dr. Diaz, call 248-784-3667 ...
Cayleen Overcomes Scoliosis
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A very active teen, Cayleen learned to compensate for the curvature of her spine that caused her ribs and clavicle to not be aligned. Diagnosed with Scoliosis, she did her own research and choose Dr. Ratnesh Mehra to perform surgery to straighten her spine which made her taller! To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mehra call 248-784-3667.
Different Approaches To Lumbar Spine Surgery
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Dr. Fernando Diaz explains different approaches to spine (or lumbar) surgery. They include: - ALIF or Anterior lumbar interbody fusion - TLIF or Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion - OLIF or Oblique lateral left - XLIF or eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion - Laminectomy - removal of the lamina
Dino with a ruptured disc
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After 10 years of not being able to put weight on his left leg, Dino was referred to Dr. Richard Fessler. He was diagnosed with a ruptured disc, after surgery he immediately was relieved of pain. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fessler call, 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us
Carolyn Third Time's A Success with Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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At 80 years young, a back and neck pain was not going to hold Carolyn back from her active lifestyle. Two failed back surgeries, lead her to Dr. Perez-Cruet who performed minimally invasive spine surgery. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Perez-Cruet call, 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us
Cherrie's Journey with Complicated Spine Degeneration
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Cherrie had very complicated spine disorders. As a nurse, she got to the point where walking was impossible. She knew Dr. Fredrick Junn from working with him and his patients and when surgery was the only way to relive pain, she sought him out at the Michigan Head & Spine Institute. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Junn call 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us.
Zion's Journey
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Zion traveled from Arizona to Michigan to have Dr. Holly Gilmer conduct surgery for her Chiari Malformation. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Holly GIlmer call, 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us.
Kevin's Experience with Acoustic Neuroma
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A renown concert pianist's career could have come to an end due to a diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma. Kevin put his trust in partners Dr. Jeffrey Jacob of Michigan Head & Spine Institute and Dr. Seilesh Babu of Michigan Ear Institute, who made sure that didn't happen using skull base surgical techniques. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jacob call, 248-784-3667 or visit MHSI.us.
Dino with a ruptured disc
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After 10 years of not being able to put weight on his left leg, Dino was referred to Dr. Richard Fessler. He was diagnosed with a ruptured disc, after surgery he immediately was relieved of pain.
Stefan's Journey with Trijeminal Schwannoma
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Stefan's Journey with Trijeminal Schwannoma
Letitia's Challenge with Parkinson's Disease
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Letitia's Challenge with Parkinson's Disease
Deanna was an athletic and active mom a vertebra slipped and caused her pain
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Deanna was an athletic and active mom a vertebra slipped and caused her pain
Josh's Motorcycle Accident Led to a Cervical Disc Implant
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Josh's Motorcycle Accident Led to a Cervical Disc Implant
After life threatening traumatic experience Sal and Rose were faced with multiple surgeries
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After life threatening traumatic experience Sal and Rose were faced with multiple surgeries
Lu Anna had terrible headaches was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation
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Lu Anna had terrible headaches was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation
Pain in Gerry's leg and ankle from a protruding disc made him feel like he could not walk.
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Pain in Gerry's leg and ankle from a protruding disc made him feel like he could not walk.
Dr Junn explains Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Dr Junn explains Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Alicia's head was stuck, deep brain surgery fixed that.
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Alicia's head was stuck, deep brain surgery fixed that.
Sheena had migraines and stiffness in her neck symptoms from Chiari Malformation.
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Sheena had migraines and stiffness in her neck symptoms from Chiari Malformation.
A Quick Diagnosis and Surgery Rid Jeff of a Spinal Cord "pinch"
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A Quick Diagnosis and Surgery Rid Jeff of a Spinal Cord "pinch"
I have a 13yr old who was diagnosed with this 3 years ago. Do you think you can help to remove the tumour. Our doctors here in the UK don't seem to know what to do, they say they are not familiar with the prognosis or treatment
WHA IS WITH THIS AGGRAVATING BACKGROUND MUSIC = IT MAKES ME WANT TO BARF.
I was diagnosed several years ago. I went into the hospital and could not remember my own children. They said it was my potassium and gave me fluids for about 3 days. Then said by the way your MRI shows you have Chari Malformation but don’t worry about it and sent me home. I am 59 yrs old and been suffering from migraines since at before I was in 2nd grade. Went in Military and seen Dr after Dr. have been diagnosed with different things even to the point of being told “I can’t find no reason for your ailments “ Feb 2024 I was working at my computer and everything went blurry. The left eye prescription changed some but the right eye is still blurry. The sight is deteriorating and I have been to several Dr that do not want to associate this with Chari. They say there is no association between eyesight lost and Chari. I have an appointment to see a Neuro Ophthalmologist in June. It has been so frustrating with all the misdiagnosis and unknowns. Pray the answer will come soon.
Thank you for posting this ❤️
At 35yo I woke up one morning with severe dizziness and almost crawled on all fours to the bathroom. After a few hours it went, but slight dizziness and fog lingered around for few day. Then after 3 months another episode. Then a few more, months apart. Was sent to ENT by my GP in the UK. ENT told me I have a headache but with my objection ENT doctor agreed to head MRI to rule out tumour concerns which were mainly my concerns. When the ENT doctor called with results he said, 'I have some very unusual results, your tonsils are something something, and they are questioning if coughing makes you dizzy.' I was confused and we didn't really discuss anything further. I decided to get a copy of the report, because my conversation with the ENT doctor did not really conclude anything and I never knew tonsils are brain tonsils. The only reason I went to obtain a copy of the report is because I am a researcher and must know the details; if my character was different I would not had bothered. When my GP provided me with a copy of the MRI report, there was one small line at the bottom saying quote, "Neurology review would be further helpful". My GP said there is nothing to be concerned about, and I should not worry. However, pointing to the recommendation on the report that a neurology review would be helpful, I asked to be referred. The consultant neurologist at UCLH knew the condition very very well. I could not believe how well she knew it. It is so difficult as nobody can see what is going on inside my head as there are no external signs. People see me walking looking down at my phone not knowing that the only reason I am doing this is because being hunched forwards with head down under 45 degrees and not looking left or right is the only thing keeping me walking. I am like a glass of water. It is a blessing that this condition is recognised as it's invisible. When your head is put in a water tank you are not able to live.
was the mri machine faulty the first time?
Glad you ok, now! :) I just got diagnosed with it last week. 😔
I have severe neck pain as well and my cat scan came back normal? This might be what i have
She is excellent!
I go to her too! She is great 😃
Unbelievable. I can't believe doctors couldn't figure this out for so long. When did he have his surgery after diagnosis like how long did it take?
I didn't get diagnosed till I was 41 but once I knew & learned about it realized I was sympathetic since childhood.... Too scared to get decompressed though
I'm a Chiari patient & MS patient. Thank you so much for sharing your story & encouragement ❤
How.do I find help for this please!
I’m a flutist and I finally have an initial appointment next week. The flute is sounding ever more strange.
Any psychosis.
How are you doing now? Did the surgery continue to work for you?
I'm 35. Long story short, I have Lipomyelomengingocele....have had 3 surgeries. Last one @ 27yrs old. That was botched...can't feel my feet, backs of legs, "pelvic area"... incontinence worsened. Have to Self Cath for rest of my life now. Cannot void by myself anymore. Walking-wise, I'll be fine for a while (months at a time), then all the sudden I'm walking like I'm 90yrs old. Does anybody know if they can cut this Tissue mass out??? I feel like it'd be extremely high risk, high reward. I'm just tired of being "in limbo". Can anybody help me?
My story of a teathered spine is almost exactly the same as tylers
A lot of spine surgeons really suck out there dam
Thank you so much for posting this. I am in agony and my life has fallen apparent. It took 7 years of doctors telling me there was nothing wrong to find out i have this too. I see a surgeon next week
Hi, I live in Australia about in 2017 I had an operation for an accoustic neuroma, I had never heard of one, my doctor sent me for a scan and one of the doctors picked the neuroma, I was sent to a surgeon at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, the first surgeon said he wouldn't touch it but the second one I saw who is a professor booked me in for the operation, I was on a waiting list for a few months and during that time I was getting worse, my balance became worse and I started having sick turns, the surgeon told me after the operation that he couldn't save my hearing but he removed the tumour which was touching the brain, I felt pain but I was glad to be alive anyway, I was an amateur musician in a pipe band and I found that playing the pipes made me dizzy and I couldn't march in a straight line or stand for long periods, this was proved when I collapsed at a memorial parade so I've given up piping well of course I didn't like pipes anyway, I still play the piano accordion but I don't play at functions now, I used to play a lot of Scottish and Irish stuff, I'm 72 years of age, I went to special therapy to try and improve my balance but I don't think it made much difference I just have to be careful and of course I'm banned from using chain saws, getting on ladders or any high wire acts, but it's good to be alive and I can relate to the situation you were in, cheers from the sunburnt country.
Ofc the mother punished the kid and says "when I may have punished you". there is NO MAY, you did, you are the adult its your fault you took Tyler to a moron doctor.
When security system fails in a phych ward... It's a shame someone has compiled all these for Entertainment. These people may not be talented singers, but they deserve respect.
I started to have vision changes went to my eye doctor who I had been going to for years. They told me I needed to change my contacts out from single vision contacts to mono vision contacts. So I let them. 1 week later I called them told them I needed to just go back to my old contacts that these were not working. I again tried to explain to them I was just not seeing correctly could not explain. I was a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and could not see the thyroid uptake dial good or see in mass properly. They said I was not motivated enough to use the mono vision contacts gave me my old contacts and walked me out to set my up with reading glasses. I left. Then one day I got in my car pulled out of my driveway and was driving up all over the edge of lawn. Never drove again. I was working at a very good hospital and felt I would get good treatment but my gut told me to go to the Mayo Clinic that was here in town. I did and they ran a complete battery of tests including testing for MS. I saw neurologist and Found I had Arnold Chiari I Malformation with a syrinx ( cyst) all the way down to T-1. The cerebella’s tonsils were past c- & C-2 ( neck vertebrae). They did a sub-occipital craniotomy with a laminectomy of C-1/C-2. Basically opened up my spinal canal to enlarge and shaved of the back of my first 2 vertebrae in the neck. Also shaved off part of back of skull. I am very fortunate. Some of my eye issues reversed themselves and some did not. I am very grateful because if could of been a lot worse. Also when it manifested itself I could of gone from doctor to doctor looking for the correct diagnosis.
Holly Gilmer doesn't care about symptoms unless it's worthy of surgery. She told me because of the size I'm not having symptoms/ complications from the chiari. It has to be from something else. Size dies not matter when it comes to rather on not someone has symptoms! I just wasn't a candidate for surgery and was dismissed. No checking for anything going on with my spine or CI issues.
Liver issues
A wonderful doctor.
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I have a channel too but I'm learning was diagnosed since 2004 I opted outta surgery but my daily life just get worse
Glad to hear he's doing okay, I have a tethered cord myself but I've already had three surgeries to deal with tethering. Doctors can't operate anymore, they say it would do more harm than good. One question, in a person with a tethered cord, is it okay for them to move their neck, either Bend or turn left or right? I've had some doctors say it causes some harm to the cord because the cord isn't moving freely due to the tethering and others say it does no damage to the cord. Do you have any info regarding this? Thanks.
Fyi, I asked because I feel myself getting weaker but I've had doctors say that's caused by myelomalacia and not the tethering.
Ok as someone who has a “neurogenic scoliosis” (scoliosis driven by nerve tension) I get what you’re going through. Tbh, it really depends on how hard you’re doing it. My tether has been happening since I was a child so I’ve always had my head tilted in terms of mechanically operating. You can go the other way but I wouldn’t suggest “stretching stuff out” of the cord isn’t moving freely. Because it can cause a black line to appear on it (saw it via MRI) also they have something called spine shortening surgery if you’re open to looking into it, it’s been said to be a more effective solution to people who didn’t benefit from detethering. I have both in my back pocket because it’s the main engine behind my spine issues
The rest would resolve on its own after the root cause is fixed. But the spinal cord can be tricky
Is he ok right now , coz I had the same surgery when I was 18 years old and now I’m 23 years old and my bladder control and motion are worse then before
are you in pain? i have it now and lots of pain in my lower wast down
@@TravelWithRick313 same. I’m getting a spinal column surgery in March because if it.
Kha se h bhai
I also have it probably not as bad as others mine is type two I had a sport accident when I was 12 years old.. I was playing football for a club and got spear tackled..... Mine affects my balance and the way I walk
I need help asap
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NO CHIROPRACTORS EVER
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My son was just diagnosed today on his 16th birthday and will be getting surgery soon. He’s been having a myriad of symptoms but the most troubling is the personality changes. He is not the same child he was. He’s flat and apathetic and appears completely emotionless. My worst fear is that the damage is permanent.
You need to say strong I've had the surgery when. I was 12 years old mine is due to a sport injury he should be fine at the end off it ... But he will be in good hands they know what they are doing you need to stay strong for him and you good luck
As a fellow Chiari warrior, I can tell you this condition can really be devastating because you begin to lose sense of who you are because of the pain and constant battling of the symptoms, it makes you sad and wish you could be "normal" when you know that's probably never going to happen 😥 Take it easy, one day at a time... I try to keep my sense of humor as it's the only thing that prevents me from losing my mind most days. As family and friends, just be there for them, it gets very lonely in Chiari land as I call it.
Also remember that surgery is not guaranteed to succeed, and there is no cure and it comes with a lot of risks make sure they actually want to go through with it before going through with it
What personality changes
I was diagnosed with chiari 1 but no doctor cares. Don't do anything. I'm so depressed. I pray every night that I die in my sleep.
I just found out on Monday I have this. Please don't give up! I've been on a rough medical road since 2003. Three years I was misdiagnosed and finally was diagnosed with endometriosis. 2013 had hysterectomy. It was the worst day of my life as I always wanted a big family. Now this (after misdiagnosis for 9 years)... I'm going to hang on to Jesus through this. Please be your own advocate and know you are not alone💜
anyone know of a good EDS/Chiari specialist in the mid michigan area? i have brain stem compression
Oh, he’s Canadian… that explains everything. No, I’m just kidding.
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
Hello! A year after surgery I decided to make a dream a reality and become a firefighter (first female on the department). And I have also completed 2 more college degrees and will finish another this December. There are days that the weather bothers me, but NOTHING like it did before surgery.
Hello glad to learn that your surgery went well.
i wasnt diagnosed till i was 20