Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD is an anesthesiologist in Houston, TX specializing in anesthesiology. He graduated from Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
1504 Taub Loop Room 61
Houston, TX 77030
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Houston, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD graduated from Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomate in Neurocritical Care, American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomate in Neurocritical Care, American Board of Anesthesiology
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jovany Navarro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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HemoSphere $207 |
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Exparel $152 |
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StealthStation $77 |
S7 $45 |
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$117
ZINPLAVA $95 |
BRIDION $22 |
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$105
ESCALATE $39 |
ANCHOR L $25 |
Bio4 $22 |
ARIA $19 |
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$160
CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $101 |
GENERAL PULMONARY $20 |
Grafton $20 |
INFINITY OCT System $19 |
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Dr. Jovany Navarro is a medical specialist in anesthesiology. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Navarro attended medical school at Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi Faculty of Medicine. He is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
