715.832.1700
Dr. Kamal Thapar, MD., PhD., FRCSC., FAANS
1200 Oakleaf Way, Suite A, Altoona, WI 54720
Conditions We Treat
We treat the full spectrum of neurosurgical brain and spine conditions in adults.
Specific Diagnoses
In some cases, patients are referred from their primary care provider with an established diagnosis. Listed below are the more common conditions that we treat.
Neck
Rheumatoid arthritis of the spine
Back
Brain
Nerve conditions
Specific Symptoms
In other cases, patients come to us with certain symptoms, and we will initiate investigations to determine their cause. This begins with taking a complete history of the patient and performing a physical examination. Certain tests may then be ordered, including imaging studies (MRI scan, CT scan, X-rays, EMG) in order to better evaluate what is causing an individual’s symptoms.
Neck
Neck pain
Headache
Arm pain
Neck stiffness/decreased range of motion
Weakness in arms/hands
Clumsiness/loss of dexterity
Numbness/tingling/burning in arms/hands
Difficulty walking
Back
Back pain
Leg/foot/ankle pain
Leg/foot/ankle numbness/tingling/burning
Sciatica
Leg, foot, ankle weakness
Difficulty walking
Bladder/bowel dysfunction
Brain
Headache
Memory deterioration
Vision changes
Speech/language problems
Hearing deterioration
Weakness on one side of body or other
Numbness on one side of body or other
Difficulty walking
Balance difficulty
Pituitary dysfunction
Seizures