TMS Therapy for Sequelae Post-Neurosurgery in NYC

What Are Sequelae from Neurosurgery?

“Sequelae” refers to the residual neurological symptoms or deficits that persist after neurosurgical procedures.

These complications can result from damage to specific brain regions during surgery or the body’s post-surgical healing response.

While neurosurgery is often necessary to address life-threatening neurological conditions, it can unintentionally impair cognitive, sensory, or motor pathways.

Common Sequelae from Neurosurgery

If you have sequelae, you may experience:

• Tremors or dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions0.
• Weakness or paresis (mild muscle paralysis).
• Numbness, tingling, or sensory loss.
• Impaired vision or hearing.
• Speech or memory problems.
• Depression or emotional dysregulation.
• Fatigue or decreased alertness.

Causes of Sequelae from Neurosurgery

Post-operative deficits may result from:

• Surgical disruption of brain tissue or cortical networks.
• Reduced neuroplasticity due to damage near critical regions.
• Changes in motivation, consciousness, or motor initiation pathways.
• Scar tissue formation or inflammation.

Guided TMS Therapy for Treatment of Sequelae

At Neurotherapeutix, we’ve developed neuromodulation-based rehabilitation (NBR). This approach uses resting-state functional MRI (rsfMRI) to guide targeted TMS sessions that stimulate disrupted brain networks.

Unlike conventional rehabilitation, which relies on slow, general recovery, NBR actively promotes cortical reorganization and functional brain recovery in weeks instead of months.

Understanding the Benefits of TMS Therapy for Neurosurgery Sequelae

Guided TMS therapy can:

• Improve motor function by stimulating underactive regions of the brain.
• Enhance cognition, memory, and executive functioning.
• Reduce post-operative depression and apathy.
• Support arousal and consciousness in patients with impaired alertness.
• Help re-establish communication between disconnected brain regions.

TMS therapy is especially beneficial when standard rehabilitation methods yield limited results. It is safe, pain-free, and personalized using real-time brain data.

The TMS Treatment Process for Sequelae

Our guided TMS therapy follows a structured, personalized process that allows us to target the brain regions most affected by neurosurgical intervention.

Here’s what you can expect during your treatment:

1. Initial Evaluation: We begin with comprehensive clinical and neurological assessments.
2. fMRI Brain Mapping: We perform rsfMRI to identify areas of disrupted connectivity.
3. Treatment Planning: We create a targeted, individualized TMS protocol.
4. TMS Sessions: Conducted several times per week in-office, each session lasts 30–40 minutes and is entirely non-invasive.
5. Progress Tracking: We monitor neural activity and function changes over time using repeated imaging and clinical feedback.

Is TMS Treatment Right for You?

You may be a candidate for guided TMS therapy if you:

• Continue to experience neurological symptoms weeks or months after surgery.
• Have not responded to conventional rehabilitation alone.
• Seek a non-invasive, advanced therapy to support post-surgical recovery.

We work with individuals recovering from brain tumor resection, trauma-related surgery, epilepsy surgery, and other neurosurgical procedures.

Schedule Your Consultation for TMS Therapy in NYC Today

Neurotherapeutix is a trusted leader in brain imaging and neuromodulation.

Our personalized treatment model helps clients overcome the lingering effects of neurosurgery through science-backed, non-invasive care.

If you or a loved one is struggling with post-surgical deficits, we’re here to help you explore how fMRI-guided TMS therapy can support your recovery.

Request an appointment or contact our Upper East Side clinic to get started.