Dr. Francis Johnston

Conditions Treated by Dr. Francis Johnston

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Francis Johnston treats:

• Spinal Arthritis
• Dystonia
• Meningioma
• Spinal Stenosis
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Dementia
• Slip Disc
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Disc Herniation
• Brain Infection
• Herniated Disc
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Spinal Tumor
• Scoliosis
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Ependymomas
• Glioma
• Aneurysm
• Meningiomas
• Vertebral Tumors
• Disc Dessication
• Stroke
• Disc Degeneration
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Brain Abscess
• Hydrocephalus
• Astrocytoma
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Fractured Vertebra
• Paget'S Disease
• Chronic Depression
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Brain Tumor
• Pinched Nerve
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Disc Bulge
• Disc Pain
• Tremors
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Mixed Gliomas
• Epilepsy
• Spondylolisthesis
• Parkinson's Disease
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Huntington's Disease
• Oligodendrogliomas
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Achondroplasia
• Disc Disease
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Csf Obstruction
• Brain Cancers
• Cerebral Edema
• Pituitary Adenoma

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Francis Johnston

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

• Sleep problems
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• restricting range of motion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Prominent scalp veins
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Unusually large head size
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Drowsiness
• Seizures
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Memory problems
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Fatigue
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Francis Johnston

Doctor Francis Johnston is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Francis Johnston

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Francis Johnston perform are given below::

• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Laminectomy
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Kyphoplasty
• Craniotomy
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Spinal Fusion
• Microdiscectomy

Dr. Francis Johnston is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.