Peripheral Nerve Disorders Specialist

Carpal Tunnel Specialist

Dr. Sarkiss specializes in treating a number of peripheral nerve disorders. Whether due to injury, genetics, or lifestyle factors, nerve disorders can cause a daily drop in quality of life. Patients may experience chronic pain, loss of mobility, and even trouble sleeping. Whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome or another peripheral nerve disorder, Dr. Sarkiss provides top-tier treatment in Los Angeles.

What Are Peripheral Nerve Disorders?

This set of conditions affects the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This peripheral nervous system handles all nerve signals between the central nervous system and the body. Peripheral nerve disorders happen when disruptions occur that impact those nerves.
Common examples include:
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Sciatic nerve injury
  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • Lyme disease neuropathy
  • Guillain-BarrĂ© syndrome
  • Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
  • Alcohol-related neuropathy

Common Causes of Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Peripheral nerve disorders arise from a range of causes. While some are preventable, others can happen by accident or due to disease. Some of the main causes include:
  • Physical trauma or injury
  • Repetitive stress or motions (e.g., typing, physical labor)
  • Posture issues
  • Medical conditions (e.g., diabetes)
  • Hereditary factors
  • Toxic exposure

Benefits of Treating Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Working with a nerve specialist like Dr. Sarkiss can lead to a difference that is night and day. Many patients do not realize how much their nerve disorder has impacted daily life until they see improvements.
  • Pain Relief: Reduce or fully eliminate nerve pain.
  • Improved Sensation: Restored nerve function reduces numbness and improves sensation in affected areas.
  • Returned Mobility
  • Restored Strength
  • Protection Against Nerve Damage

Peripheral Nerve Treatment Options

Peripheral nerve disorder treatment should always be tailored to the patient. One patient might need only minor lifestyle modifications, while another could need surgery. It depends on the cause and severity of your neuropathy.

Dr. Sarkiss takes the total picture of your health into account when building a treatment plan. Common options include:
  • Treating the underlying condition (e.g., blood sugar control for diabetes)
  • Lifestyle modifications or therapies
  • Pain relievers or medication specific to nerve pain
  • Corticosteroid injections or nerve blockers
  • Physical therapy and exercises
  • Surgical options (only if conservative measures fail)

Peripheral Nerve Disorder FAQs

What results can I expect from treatment?
Nerve disorders are complicated and range in severity. Early treatment is always best, which provides optimal results. Also, timely treatment can help prevent other issues later.
For more complex or severe cases, patients can still expect improvements. However, the degree of improvement will depend on your specialist’s skill and the treatment type. Dr. Sarkiss is upfront with patients about what results they can expect.

Your exact symptoms will be tied to your individual situation. However, neuropathies tend to share certain symptoms. If you notice any of these, we recommend scheduling a consultation with Dr. Sarkiss.

  • Numbness or reduced sensation
  • Tingling sensation (pins and needles)
  • Burning or stabbing pain
  • Muscle weakness and decreased mobility
  • Autonomic nerve symptoms (heart rate or digestion abnormalities)

Many patients will see satisfactory symptom relief with conservative measures. However, the treatment you need will depend on your condition-specific details. When surgery is warranted, Dr. Sarkiss generally still recommends a minimally invasive approach. Procedure details will depend on your:

  • Symptoms
  • Cause of the neuropathy
  • Progression of the condition
  • Goals and preferences
  • And more
  • Nerve decompressions surgery
  • Nerve repair
  • Nerve grafting
  • Nerve transfer
  • Neurolysis
  • Tumor removal
  • And others

Schedule a Consultation

Set up a personalized consultation with our spine and nerve specialist, Dr. Sarkiss, at the Global Brain and Spine Institute. Starting early treatment can help prevent long-term damage from peripheral nerve disorders. Call our office or fill in the online form to start with your consultation visit.