The New York Times covered a patient story, where the individual was experiencing difficulty walking without shuffling. After visiting various medical professionals with no success identifying the correct diagnosis, the patient came to HSS. 

The patient saw Alexander Shtilbans, MD, PhD, neurologist at HSS, who diagnosed him with normal pressure hydrocephalus after reviewing imaging of his head and spine. Dr. Shtilbans then referred the patient to a neurosurgeon to receive further treatment to resolve. 

Since receiving treatment, the patient no longer feels heaviness in his legs; going from barely being able to complete a single lap around the pool in his yard to walking two or three miles a day. 

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