This library provides educational resources on nerve decompression in patients with diabetic neuropathy. The materials in this section explain how nerve compression can contribute to neuropathic symptoms, outline diagnostic considerations, and review surgical decompression as a treatment option for appropriately selected patients.
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Some Nerve: Hope for Patients With Diabetic Peripheral NeuropathyWatch “Some Nerve” and learn about diabetic peripheral neuropathy and nerve decompression. Dr. Eric H. Williams offers evaluation for well-controlled diabetes.
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Your Guide to Diabetic Nerve Decompression Surgery: Common FAQsGet answers to common questions about diabetic nerve decompression surgery from Baltimore peripheral nerve surgeon Dr. Eric H. Williams.
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The Best Time to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Is Before They Develop: New Research Supports Why Dr. Williams Advocates for Early Nerve Decompression in Well-Controlled Diabetic PatientsNew research shows nerve decompression surgery heals diabetic ulcers, but Dr. Williams explains why treating patients earlier prevents ulcers entirely.
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Objective Evidence That Nerve Decompression Surgery Reduces Neuropathic DFU Recurrence Risk to Less than 5%Objective Evidence That Nerve Decompression Surgery Reduces Neuropathic DFU Recurrence Risk to Less than 5% |Baltimore Nerve Surgeon
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How the Tinel Sign Test Reveals Treatable Nerve Compressions in Diabetic NeuropathyLearn how the Tinel sign test helps diagnose nerve compressions in diabetic neuropathy and what positive results mean for potential surgical treatment.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for Nerve Decompression Surgery?If you have chronic pain and discomfort due to nerve compression, you may be a candidate for nerve decompression surgery. Find out more about your options here.