Enfermedades neuromusculares

Atención neuromuscular en Louisville y el sur de Indiana

Las enfermedades neuromusculares son un grupo de enfermedades que deterioran el funcionamiento de los músculos. Estas enfermedades dañan los nervios e interrumpen la conexión entre los nervios y los músculos. Como resultado, los músculos se debilitan y desgastan, o se atrofian. Las enfermedades neuromusculares pueden ser hereditarias o ser causadas por una mutación genética; algunas de estas enfermedades pueden ser causadas por trastornos autoinmunes.

El Norton Neuroscience Institute diagnostica y trata una variedad de enfermedades neuromusculares, que incluyen:

  • Esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA)
  • Enfermedad de Charcot-Marie-Tooth
  • Distrofia muscular
  • Miastenia grave
  • Miopatía
  • Miositis, que incluye polimiositis y dermatomiositis
  • Neuropatía periférica
  • Atrofia muscular espinal

Tratamiento de las enfermedades neuromusculares

El tratamiento de las enfermedades neuromusculares incluye una combinación de medicamentos y terapias. Nuestros proveedores trabajan con los pacientes y sus familias para determinar un plan de tratamiento adaptado a las necesidades de cada paciente. Nuestra atención multidisciplinaria incluye la colaboración entre un neurólogo, fisioterapeuta, terapeuta ocupacional, terapeuta respiratorio, terapeuta del habla y dietista, con el objetivo de ayudar a los pacientes a tratar y controlar su enfermedad.

Nuestra ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic brinda tratamiento integral en un solo lugar. Los pacientes pueden consultar a varios especialistas en un mismo lugar durante la misma cita. Obtenga más información sobre la ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic aquí.

Medicina neuromuscular

Atención que está centrada en usted

Parte del objetivo del Norton Neuroscience Institute consiste en atender a la persona en su totalidad, no solo a la afección.

  • Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers offer ways to improve your access to care, provide valuable information on managing your disease and address your quality of life issues. The Norton Healthcare Foundation funds this important service, so patients don’t need to pay.
  • Dedicated patient navigators can help schedule follow-up appointments, coordinate prescription assistance, create customized diet plans and provide guidance on disability benefits, housing, financial and employment concerns and more.
  • Patients can access support groups, exercise classes and other educational events to connect with others and learn how to make the most of life while managing a neurological condition. 
  • Access an on-demand video library of educational content across a variety of condition-related topics is available.
  • We want to help prevent illness. Get help quitting smoking and learn the signs of stroke.
  • Communicate with your provider, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more anytime from a computer or mobile device with a free Norton MyChart account.

Un líder de Louisville en atención neurológica

More patients from Louisville and Southern Indiana seek their neurology and neurosurgery care from Norton Neuroscience Institute’s nationally recognized specialists than any other providers in the area.

Your Norton Neuroscience Institute medical provider has the expertise, experience, diagnostic tools and sophisticated treatments to provide care tailored to your needs.

  • More than 75 medical, surgical and research specialists are dedicated to providing innovative care to those with brain, spine and nervous system conditions.
  • Advanced, minimally invasive neurosurgery equipment can speed your recovery and minimize pain.
  • Multidisciplinary clinics provide easy access to care in one convenient appointment for your neurological condition, with specialists in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and behavioral health.
  • Norton Healthcare was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing for stroke care, exceeding national averages.
  • Norton Healthcare’s four adult-service hospitals in Louisville each were awarded a 2023 American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines – Stroke designation for stroke care. Norton Brownsboro Hospital received the highest possible award — Gold Plus.
  • Norton Healthcare’s four adult-service hospitals in Louisville are certified by DNV.
    • Norton Brownsboro Hospital is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, representing the highest level of stroke care.
    • Norton Audubon Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center.
    • Norton Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center.
    • Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital is an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.
  • El programa de esclerosis múltiple (EM) del Norton Neuroscience Institute ha sido designado como centro para la atención integral de la EM por la National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
  • The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has recognized Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as a level 4 epilepsy center, providing the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.
  • Norton Hospital’s neurosurgical intensive care unit is recognized with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
  • Los orientadores del centro de recursos del Norton Neuroscience Institute ayudan a educar a los pacientes y sus familias sobre los nuevos diagnósticos, los tratamientos disponibles y las formas de controlar su enfermedad.
  • We are listed by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 100 great neurosurgery and spine programs.

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