The
Neurology Department provides inpatient and outpatient care for the evaluation, diagnosis and
implementation of therapies for neurologic disorders. The clinic includes
a full range of neurodiagnostic services including EEG, EMG and evoked
potentials.
Special areas of interest are epilepsy (seizures), neuromuscular disorders,
metabolic diseases and inborn errors in metabolism. Neurology also offers
general rehabilitative services.
Neurosurgery
The
Neurosurgery Department provides evaluation and surgical treatment of diseases or congenital anomalies
of the central nervous system and peripheral nerves. Particular attention
is given to the treatment of brain tumors, craniospinal trauma, spasticity,
craniofacial anomalies, and the care of patients with congenital malformation
of the central nervous system. A specialized eight-bed Spinal Unit is
also available to neurosurgical patients.
Concussion Clinic
Concussions are mild brain injuries and are one of the most common injuries
following trauma. If recognized and treated early and properly, most individuals
fully recover from a single concussion. However, people who sustain multiple
concussions may take longer to recover each time and are more likely to
experience persistent symptoms and lifelong physical, cognitive and psychological
problems. The Children's Hospital New Orleans
Concussion Clinic addresses the needs of those who experience mild traumatic brain injuries
and do not need intensive rehabilitation.
Epilepsy Center
Children’s Hospital’s
Pediatric Epilepsy Program provides expert care to children and young adults with epilepsy, including
comprehensive evaluation, treatment and counseling. We offer our patients
the most cutting-edge treatments and procedures in a unique, child-friendly
atmosphere. Children’s Hospital has a full range of outpatient and
inpatient management of epilepsy.
Rehabilitation Center
The
Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center provides comprehensive interdisciplinary, team-oriented, family-centered
inpatient services to patients from birth through 21 years. We offer consulting
medical services in more than 40 pediatric specialties. Also, our facility
is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities (CARF).
Spina Bifida Clinic
Spina bifida is a complex condition that, from birth, presents challenges
in multiple areas. Experts agree that multidisciplinary care is the gold
standard of medical and rehabilitative care for individuals with spina
bifida. The multidisciplinary
Spina Bifida Clinic at Children’s Hospital New Orleans integrates issues and perspectives
from multiple arenas including medical, habilitative and social domains.
