Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition caused by an abnormal increase of fluid in the brain. NPH is most common in the elderly populations.

Symptoms of NPH include:

• Problems with walking/gait
• Cognitive difficulty/progressive mental impairment/dementia
• Urinary incontinence

Initial investigation includes:

• Physical therapy assessment
• CT or MRI of the brain demonstrating an enlarged ventricular system

Multidisciplinary Team

Under the direction of Dr. Doron Rabin, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, St. Luke's Neurosurgical Associates is pleased to offer an NPH Center for patients suspected of having NPH. Our specialty-trained multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and physical therapists provide medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment all at one convenient location off Route 33 and I-78 in Bethlehem Township.