Neurology
At Wooster Community Hospital, we make your health our top priority. This includes your neurological health. Our expert team of board-certified neurologists and medical professionals work together to ensure you receive the highest-quality, comprehensive care for your neurological disorder or condition. Let our team provide you with the diagnostic testing and advanced tailored treatment plans you need to live your life happily and healthily once again.
Common Neurological Conditions
The professionals at Wooster Community Hospital treat a wide range of neurological conditions, including but not limited to:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Bell’s Palsy
- Brain Tumors
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Head Injuries
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Stroke
We understand that the list above is by no means comprehensive. If you or your loved one is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a neurological condition, we encourage you to give us a call at your earliest convenience. One of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you over the phone and answer any question you may have, so you can start your journey to a healthier life.
Comprehensive Neurodiagnostic Testing Services
Our state-of-the-art neurodiagnostic lab is used to conduct diagnostic tests on patients believed to have neurological conditions. Each of these tests uses advanced laboratory equipment and cutting-edge technology to accurately diagnose your or your loved one’s condition, ensuring you get the proper treatment you both need and deserve.
Tests performed at the Wooster Community Hospital’s neurodiagnostic lab include:
An electroencephalogram (EEG) records electrical activity in the brain via small electrodes affixed to the skin of the scalp. This test can be done two ways: routine and sleep-deprived. Common conditions that warrant an EEG include altered mental status, syncope (fainting), seizures, and stroke.
Nerve conduction studies (NCS) test the health of the nerve. The NCS is performed by placing three electrodes over different nerves and applying a mild, brief electrical shock. NCS is used for the evaluation of numbness, tingling, burning, and/or weakness in the arms or legs.
An electromyogram (EMG) is a test performed by one of our board-certified physicians that evaluates the health of the muscle and nerve. The EMG is typically performed after nerve conduction testing. During the test, a small needle is inserted into the muscle tissue to evaluate muscle activity at rest and when contracted. An EMG is used to look for any neuromuscular abnormalities.
Common conditions that warrant an NCS/EMG testing include muscle disorders, nerve disorders, diabetic neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, or radiculopathy (nerve root disorder or disease).
Neurodiagnostic testing at Wooster Community Hospital is performed by registered technologists and board-certified physicians. All tests require a physician’s order. Patients scheduled for outpatient neurology testing should report to Wooster Community Hospital’s main campus Diagnostic Services Center on the first floor, using central elevators.
Top Neurologists in Wooster, OH
Your neurological health is vital to your overall health and well-being. Get the treatment you need for your condition and individual needs, rather than just masking your symptoms, with the help of Wooster Community Hospital. For more information about our neurodiagnostic testing services in Wooster, Ohio, we encourage you to call (330) 263-8100. One of our dedicated and compassionate team members will be happy to assist you over the phone and answer any questions you may have about your condition.