Brain & Spine Institute
Patient Pain Free and Swinging a Golf Club After Cervical Disc Replacements
Tysen Kendig admits the idea of spinal surgery was undoubtedly scary, but he knew going in that he had one of the very best surgeons in the business to fix his cervical stenosis leading to extreme confidence going into surgery but after the fact is even more impressed with the quality of care.
Prestigious Scientific Honor Society Inducts UConn Health’s Neurosurgery Chief
Dr. Ketan Bulsara joins Sigma Xi, the world’s largest multidisciplinary honor society for scientists and engineers
UConn Health Minute: Imaging Innovation
An innovative imaging system now offered at UConn Health is leading to improved diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Hardeep Singh, comprehensive spine surgeon at UConn Health, describes how the system is used.
UConn Health Celebrates Opening of The Brain and Spine Institute
Comprehensive spine care, cranial neurosurgery, neurology, and imaging all at 5 Munson Road
First in Connecticut: Ischemic Stroke Survivors Have Renewed Hope with the Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Now Available at UConn Health
Dr. Christopher Connor, neurosurgeon at UConn Health’s Brain and Spine Institute was the first to use the MicroTransponder®, Inc.’s Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System, an FDA-approved, breakthrough technology for stroke survivors experiencing ongoing hand and arm impairment
Miracle Outcome for Patient’s Life-Threatening Stroke
The multidisciplinary team at UConn Health has great expertise in the microsurgical management of aneurysms and endovascular management, which saved the life of Christine Skelly from a life-threatening emergency.
Deep Brain Stimulation Changing the Quality of Life for those with Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Christopher Conner is now performing deep brain stimulation to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease at UConn Health.
The Brain and Spine Institute Opens at UConn Health
The 5 Munson Road building in Farmington is the new home for the growing Institute’s neurology, cranial neurosurgery, and comprehensive spine care, and UConn Health Imaging
Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in Connecticut Designated at UConn Health
UConn Health is now one of only 57 Centers of Excellence nationwide designated by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to help patients and their families living with this rare genetic disease
UConn Health’s Chief Neurosurgeon Helps Rewrite Stroke Care Guidelines
Dr. Ketan Bulsara says more stroke patients qualify for life-saving thrombectomy