Awake brain surgery is a procedure performed on the brain the patient is awake and alert. This type of surgery reduces the risk of damaging critical brain areas that control vision, movement, speech, and other skills, when the neurological condition being treated is close to that particular part of the brain. Awake brain surgery, also
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How to Find the Right Neurosurgeon
Your brain and spinal cord are major components of your body. They control functions that includes your speech, mobility, blood pressure, and breathing, among others. Thus, when you’ve got a problem with any of these functions, you need a neurosurgeon who has great experience with minimally invasive spinal surgery with a known and verifiable history
Read MoreAre You a Candidate for Back Surgery?
Back pain is very common – especially if your job requires heavy lifting, if you engage in a sport or hobby that puts a lot of pressure on your back, or if you have a health condition that contributes to back pain (such as arthritis). This discomfort can become quite disconcerting and distracting, and it
Read MoreWhat Can a Spine Surgeon Treat?
Spinal pain and related spine problems can trigger a lot of issues in day-to-day life. These back pains can cause lost days in work, strained relationships caused by irritability, and physical exhaustion. Thus, you need to see a spine surgeon to solve the problem. However, you also need to know what spine surgeons can treat
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