Dr. Kevin Vaught
Neurosurgery
Cape Girardeau, MO
30 years experience male
Locations
Regional Brain and Spine, LLC
Cape Girardeau, MO
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Neurosurgery
Languages spoken
English
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No: A vascular problem would be more likely.
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Imaging: X-rays, ct, MRI or bone scan. All are imaging modalities that can assist with the diagnosis of a spine fracture.
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Keep going: Well trained and reputable chiropractors provide excellent conservative care for neck and back pain. It sounds like you are benefiting from your curr... Read More
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Yes: Due to severity of illnesses that neurosurgeon treats and the dramatic changes that can suddenly occur in a patient's life from trauma, stroke or canc... Read More
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Yes: For patients that have failed appropriate conservative care, surgery can be very beneficial. A thorough work up is required. The most common surgica... Read More
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No: That would not typically cause a SDH.
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MD Anderson: I would recommend seeing the neurosurgery team at md anderson in houston, tx. Good luck.
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Just time: Most skull fractures will heal in 3 months without any specific treatment. Some skull fractures that may require surgery include depressed fractures,... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Neurosurgeons routinely treat spinal disorders.
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SDH: A subdural hematoma typically occurs from bridging cortical veins being torn causing blood to accumulate on the surface of the brain under the dural c... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Surgery: If you have completed a proper work-up and have failed a reasonable period of conservative care ( at least 6-8 weeks ) and you are in significant pain... Read More
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Both are ok: Both neurosurgeons and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons treat spinal disorders. It is worth your time to learn about your surgeon before con... Read More
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Depends: It depends on the type and location of the fracture and the age of the patient. Often times, wearing a brace and avoiding strenuous activities will a... Read More
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Yes: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common problem especially for those older than 50. It can be managed conservatively in many patients for years. If surger... Read More
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Yes: See a spine specialist. Hopefully they can identify which disc is actually causing your symptoms and develop a good treatment plan for you. Good luc... Read More
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Take it easy: Most spine fractures will heal within 3 months with bracing, limiting strenuous activity and close follow-up with a spine specialist. Some fractures ... Read More
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Not usually: Some surgeons use them, my sense is that most don't. It is important to take it easy after surgery.
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6 weeks: For most patients, they are able to gradually resume most normal activities around 6 weeks after surgery. Most do not require occupational therapy on ... Read More
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Just time: Most skull fractures will heal in 3 months without any specific treatment. Some skull fractures that may require surgery include depressed fractures,... Read More
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CTR: A carpal tunnel release divides the transverse carpal ligament which forms the roof of the carpal tunnel. By dividing the TCL, the median nerve is de... Read More
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Yes: Spinal stenosis can be treated conservatively with physical therapy and lumbar epidural steroid injections. Your spine specialist can thoroughly eval... Read More
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If symptomatic: A carpal tunnel release is a very effective procedure for patients that have failed conservative care. It is elective and can be done when convenient... Read More
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Option: This is an option for conservative treatment of cts. Safe to do, works for some.
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Many have both: It is common for patients that have cervical degenerative problems to also have lumbar degenerative problems. Common factors include age and genetics.... Read More
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Common problem: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common problem especially for those older than 50. It can be managed conservatively in many patients for years. If surger... Read More
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Not too bad: For most patients, they are able to gradually resume most normal activities around 6 weeks after surgery. Most do not require occupational therapy on ... Read More
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Yes: Many can get better with time and conservative care within 6-8 weeks. Check out Spine-health.com.
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Common procedure: An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with instrumentation is a common procedure to address cervical disc herniations, degenerative spondylosis a... Read More
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30-45 min : 30-45 minutes.
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Yes: Normal pressure hydrocephalus is an example.
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Meds: There are a number of medications can are used as the first treatment.
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No: There has been some work to develop robotic applications for certain cranial procedures, but none that I am aware of for spine. The real trend in spi... Read More
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Evaluation: By performing a history and physical exam and obtaining confirmatory imaging.
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Depends: It depends on the type and location of the fracture and the age of the patient. Often times, wearing a brace and avoiding strenuous activities will a... Read More
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6 weeks: It takes about six weeks to completely recover.
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Just time: Hand swelling is common after a carpal tunnel release. Take it easy on the hand for a few weeks and the swelling should resolve. I tell my patients t... Read More
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Two: Typically the surgeon and the anesthesiologist to monitor the patient and to ensure that they are comfortable.
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No: Time to get that checked out. Hard to say what is wrong without an exam. It may not be related to the cts.
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Time: The majority heal with conservative care. Check out spine-health.Com.
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See below: Cubital tunnel syndrome can be treated by a neurosurgeon, orthopaedic surgeon or by a plastic surgeon that has done a hand fellowship.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgeon: A neurosurgeon would typically be asked to manage an acute spinal cord injury.
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No worries : A myelogram is a common diagnostic study that most patients tolerate well. The physician will place you on a flouroscopy table, prep your lower back... Read More
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No worries : A myelogram is a common diagnostic study that most patients tolerate well. The physician will place you on a flouroscopy table, prep your lower back... Read More
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3 months: The average time needed for a vertebral compression fracture to heal is 3 months.
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A few days: Typically, any discomfort will resolve in a few days.
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SDH: A subdural hematoma typically occurs from bridging cortical veins being torn causing blood to accumulate on the surface of the brain under the dural c... Read More
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See below: A LP involves withdrawing cerebrospinal fluid for study. A myelogram involves injecting a special dye for evaluation of spinal pathology. The placeme... Read More
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SDH: A subdural hematoma typically occurs from bridging cortical veins being torn causing blood to accumulate on the surface of the brain under the dural c... Read More
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CTR: A carpal tunnel release divides the transverse carpal ligament which forms the roof of the carpal tunnel. By dividing the TCL, the median nerve is de... Read More
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No: I have never heard of that.
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Sep 12, 2013
Outstanding Surgeon and Physician.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Vaught is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Vaught is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
University of Tennessee, Memphis
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Cape Girardeau Region, MO - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Cape Girardeau Region, MO - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Cape Girardeau Region, MO - Summer
2013
Publications
Spinal surgery: an unusual case of spinal epidural abscess.
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