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Neurosciences

St. Luke’s is dedicated to excellence in neurological and neurosurgical care. We provide comprehensive treatments—both surgical and non-surgical—for disorders and diseases of the brain, spine, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. These include degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders, epilepsy, stroke, tremor, sleep disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s disease, tumors of the brain and spinal column, infections, and other trauma or diseases that affect the nervous system.

Highlights & Resources

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    Brain tumor, aneurysm groups provide emotional and educational support

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    St. Luke’s Parkinson’s patients get life-enhancing surgical care close to home

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    Brain tumor survivor ready to tackle FitOne, with a little help from her friends

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Conditions

    1. B
      1. Brain Aneurysm
      2. Brain Hemorrhage
      3. Brain Tumors
    2. E
      1. Epilepsy
    3. M
      1. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
      2. Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease
      3. Moyamoya
      4. Multiple Sclerosis
    4. N
      1. Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus
    5. S
      1. Stroke
    6. T
      1. Transient Ischemic Attack
      2. Traumatic Brain Injury
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    • Brain Aneurysm

      Brain Aneurysm

      A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain that bulges or balloons outward.

    • Epilepsy

      A common condition that causes repeated seizures.

    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

      A forceful head motion or impact causing a brief change in mental status with lingering side effects.

    • Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease

      Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders affect the way you move.

    • Multiple Sclerosis

      A condition affecting the brain and spinal cord that impacts muscle control and strength, vision, balance, and more.

    • Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus

      NPH is an abnormal increase of fluid in the brain that puts pressure on the brain. It may be caused by a head injury, an infection, a tumor, or by unknown causes.

    • Stroke

      Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Brain damage can begin within minutes, so act quickly.

    • Transient Ischemic Attack

      When blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced for a short time, often by a blood clot.

    • Brain Aneurysm

      Brain Aneurysm

      A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain that bulges or balloons outward.

    • Brain Hemorrhage

      Brain bleeds or hemorrhages are a kind of stroke cause by burst arteries in the brain.

    • Brain Tumors

      A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells inside the brain. St. Luke's offers many treatment options including traditional surgery, chemotherapy, and beyond.

    • Epilepsy

      A common condition that causes repeated seizures.

    • Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus

      NPH is an abnormal increase of fluid in the brain that puts pressure on the brain. It may be caused by a head injury, an infection, a tumor, or by unknown causes.

    • Stroke

      Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Brain damage can begin within minutes, so act quickly.

    Procedures & Treatments

    • Back and Spine Surgery

      When conservative treatment isn’t helping, surgery may be an option for resolving your back or spine problems.

    • Baseline ImPACT Testing

      A pre-season physical of the brain for young athletes that providers can use later as they evaluate a suspected concussion.

    • Neurodiagnostic Testing and Monitoring

      Tracking electrical activity in the brain and nervous system to aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of neurological problems.

    • Deep Brain Stimulation

      Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapy that can improve quality-of-life when medication cannot be further optimized.

    Related Programs

    Support Groups

    • Brain Tumor Support Group

      Support Groups

      Join us for this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates.

    • Brain Injury Support Group: Twin Falls

      Support Groups

      We invite brain injury survivors and their families and friends to join us for this support group to share experiences and learn more about community resources.

    • Brain Injury Support Group: Boise

      Support Groups

      We invite brain injury survivors and their families and friends to join us for this support group to share experiences and learn more about community resources.

    • Life after Stroke Support Group: Online

      Support Groups

      Achieve your best quality of life after stroke with medical advice, community resources, and connecting with others.

    Take Care, Someone Needs You.

    You take care of others, so take care of yourself. Let us be your partner in health, whether you're recovering from an injury, checking in for your annual exam, or enjoying an online class.

    Because when you take care of yourself, everyone around you benefits.

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