What is Pediatric neurology?

Pediatric neurology or child neurology refers to aspecialized branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management ofneurological conditions in neonates (newborns), infants, children andadolescents

Brain and Neurological Conditions (Pediatric):

The pediatric neurology service coordinates medicaltreatment and therapy for children with neurological conditions.

Special interests include:

·         Concussion

·         Neonatal neurology

·         Brain malformations

·         Headache/migraine

·         Metabolic diseases affecting the nervous system

·         Neuro-oncology

·         Pediatric sleep disorders

·         Developmental disorders including autism

·         Pediatric neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy and congenital myopathies

·        Neurological complications of other pediatricdiseases

·         The department of neurosurgery offers patients advanced surgical treatment using state-of-the-art equipment driven by our vigorous research activity and the best scientific knowledge available.

Specialty areas include:

·         Congenital anomalies of the brain and spinal cord

·         Tumors of the brain and spinal cord

·         Hydrocephalus

·         Myelomeningocele and spina bifida

·         Craniofacial anomalies

·         Vascular anomalies of the brain and spinal cord

·         Medically refractory epilepsy

·         Chiari malformations

·         Surgical therapy for spasticity

·         Pediatric head and spinal cord injury

·        Tethered spinal cord