Neurology

The Logan Health Neuroscience & Spine's Department of Neurology, a department of Logan Health Medical Center, offers complete neurological evaluation, treatment and follow-up for patients with conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system. Our team provides timely inpatient critical care and acute care consultations as Neurohospitalists dedicated primarily to on-site availability for neurological emergencies at Logan Health Medical Center. We place on emphasis on helping each patient maintain his or her quality of life, as well as providing education and support to patients, families and caregivers.

Our Neurology Services

Comprehensive Neurological Evaluations
Logan Health Neurologists provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and recommendations for a multitude of neurological conditions including, but not limited to:
 
Alzheimer’s disease
Bell’s palsy
Cognitive dysfunction
Concussion
Dementia
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Huntington’s disease
Migraines and other headache disorders
Motor Neuron diseases including Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
Movement disorders including ataxia and dystonia
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Myasthenia gravis
Parkinson’s disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Seizure disorders
Stroke

Service is offered in our office, as well as through our outreach services. Our providers travel to Ronan, Libby, Eureka, Plains and Browning.

Neurology Diagnostics

Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG)
Electromyography is a technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. We perform diagnostic testing for neuropathies, entrapment neuropathies, radiculopathies, carpal tunnel and motor neuron disease.

Electroencephalography (EEG)
An electroencephalogram is a diagnostic test that records electrical activity in the brain. It is used to evaluate seizure disorders and other spell-like phenomenon.

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
This neuromonitoring test is used to assess the function of a patient's spinal cord. This test is offered in our office, as well as through the surgical department at Logan Health Medical Center.
 

Neurology Treatments

Botulinum Toxin Injections
We perform Botox injections for a variety of neurological conditions including stroke, cervical dystonia, muscle spasms and spasticity, as well as intractable migraine headaches.

Stroke Care
A stroke, also called a brain attack or cerebrovascular accident, is a time sensitive neurological emergency.  A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted due to blockage of a blood vessel or a ruptured blood vessel. Symptoms of a stroke can include trouble walking, speaking, and understanding, as well as paralysis, weakness, or numbness of the face, arm, or leg. Early treatment is important to decrease long term disability. Call 911 if you are concerned you or someone you know may be having a stroke.

Logan Health Medical Center is a certified Primary Stroke Center designated by the Joint Commission since 2018. The Logan Health Stroke Program and our Neurology team is a leader in stroke care in Montana, providing Telestroke coverage to 10 critical access hospitals facilitating neurological consultation for acute stroke treatment.