The ACSN Blog

May 9, 2013

ACSN is coming to Barrington!  Dr. Juan Alzate and Dr. Sheri Dewan will have appointments available at the Barrington location for new patients.  The office is located at 300 Fox Glen Court, just 1/2 mile west of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Please call us today to schedule an appointment!   … Read More

November 20, 2011
Head Safety in Winter Sports

Outdoor enthusiasts cheer the cold weather but the advent of winter also brings an onslaught of injuries. Unfortunately the majority of winter accidents treated at The American Center for Spine & Neurosurgery are related to slips and falls on hidden black ice. While many of those mishaps are difficult to… Read More

November 14, 2011
Removal of Brain Tumors Using Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Approaches

Surgical removal or resection of pituitary brain tumors has evolved from intra-cranial or “open” approaches. Because of the higher mortality rate of the intra-cranial techniques, Neurosurgeons sought for better alternatives, turning into extra-cranial routes in the treatment of these specialty-related diseases. The most common is the transphenoidal approach,… Read More

November 7, 2011
Tips to Protect Your Spine

Tips to Protect Your Spine

Dr. Robert Erickson

Whether you are an athlete, a construction worker, an office worker, a Mom, a retiree or any combination of the above, everyone needs to protect their spine from injury.  Fortunately many back and neck injuries can be treated with medication, physical therapy, heat/ice and rest but when we… Read More