Jun 1, 2017 | Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Nerve Decompression Surgery, Pelvic Pain, Success Stories, Videos
Surgery Helps Patient Get Relief and Get Off Narcotics Five years ago, Raymond was in a terrible car accident. He was at a stop when his compact Toyota pest-control truck was rear-ended by a suburban traveling approximately 65 mph. Fortunately, the only injury was a...
Jun 1, 2017 | Pelvic Pain, Piriformis Syndrome, Success Stories, Videos
Piriformis Syndrome Cured by Removing Piriformis Muscle Susan F. was suffering from severe burning pain in the left leg which started in the buttock area and radiated all the way down the leg to the level of the ankle. This pain was compromising her active lifestyle,...
May 31, 2017 | Cluneal Nerves, Failed Spine Surgery, Success Stories
Low Back Pain Finally Gone Thanks to Innovative Surgeries by Dr. Tollestrup Barry is a patient with a history of low back pain. Like many patients with chronic pain, Barry experienced a number of failed treatments until he finally found Dr. Tim Tollestrup. Several...
May 30, 2017 | Failed Morton's Neuroma Surgery, Success Stories
Denervation Surgery Heals Patient After a Failed Morton’s Neuroma Excision Ronald is a 72-year-old gentleman who underwent an excision of a Morton’s neuroma through an incision on the top of his foot. The doctor who did the original surgery cut out the...
May 22, 2017 | Chronic Joint Pain, Hand / Arm Pain- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Pain, Success Stories
Carpal Tunnel Release Helps Patient Regain Use of Her Hand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and nerve injuries stemming from a dog attack made it impossible for Maria to use her left hand. Then she met Dr. Tollestrup. Maria agreed to share her story below in hopes of reaching...
May 17, 2017 | Failed Morton's Neuroma Surgery, Success Stories
Nerve Pain Resolved Thanks to Surgery with Dr. Tim Tollestrup Jodee is a young patient of Dr. Tim Tollestrup. She is sharing her story to reach others who are suffering from nerve pain. Jodee suffered an accident back in 2012 when a 300 pound food cart crushed her...
May 11, 2017 | Chronic Joint Pain, Hand / Arm Pain- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Success Stories
Dr. Tollestrup Repairs Peripheral Nerve Damage Through a Complex Surgery Finally Relief After Enduring Two Years of Pain and Three Botched Surgeries Corrine came to see Dr. Tollestrup because of severe pain in her right hand. Her story is a cautionary one that...
May 8, 2017 | Hand / Arm Pain- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Success Stories
Dr. Tollestrup Helps Patient Overcome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chronic Pain Dr. Tim Tollestrup met Stephanie when she came to see him seeking relief for the chronic pain and carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms she was experiencing. For seven years she suffered from...
May 2, 2017 | Educational Articles, Videos
Peripheral nerve surgery offers relief from chronic pain By PAUL HARASIM LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Updated April 30, 2017 – 9:20 pm An accident nearly turned Jason Russo into a drug addict as he tried to blot out the pain in his leg. Robert Jackson had to use...
Apr 26, 2017 | Educational Articles, Videos
Why Are There So Few Peripheral Nerve Surgeons? In this blog post, Dr. Tim Tollestrup answers a question he is frequently asked: Why are there so few peripheral nerve surgeons? Below is his response….. This field of peripheral nerve surgery was pioneered by my...
