“It got so bad at its worst that it was impossible for me to even wipe my feet on a mat. It was like my feet were glued to the floor. ”
patients & caregivers
nervous system
Codman & Shurtleff, a DePuy company, offers treatment solutions for a wide range of brain and neurological conditions. Some of these can be difficult to diagnose. Hydrocephalus, for example, can affect both children and older adults. In fact, the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH, are so similar to those of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases that it is sometimes misdiagnosed in older patients.
If you suffer from chronic pain or spasticity, Codman also offers a solution. Our pain management pumps can be implanted directly into the body and are designed to block pain impulses in the spinal cord before they reach the brain.
about the central nervous system
The nervous system is divided into two main systems, the central nervous system, which consists of the spinal cord and the brain, and the peripheral nervous system. One responsibility of the central nervous system is to send information, including pain, from the body to the brain.
from diagnosis to recovery
Whether you’re learning about your condition, exploring your treatment options or recovering from surgery, we’re here to help. Select what you're interested in learning about below.