According to a survey, almost 40% of Americans believe cancer is curable with alternative treatments. Alternative treatments refer to methods not used by neurosurgeons as standard therapies for a brain tumor, but since researchers have found their benefits in cancer patients, a neurosurgeon may include them in their treatment plans along with standard treatment like
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Neurosurgeon: The Expertise and Specialties
A neurosurgeon is a highly skilled doctor who is an expert in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system. Despite its name, a neurosurgeon or neurological surgeon can offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. It is important to keep in mind that unlike a neurologist (a doctor who
Read MoreWhy Did My Doctor Recommend Spine Surgery To Help Treat My Scoliosis?
It is perfectly normal to have a curve in your spine. In fact, if you run your fingers down someone’s spine, you will notice it curves inward and outward. However, there are other ways that the spine can curve which are abnormal. Scoliosis refers to a curve that deviates the spine vertically. For instance, when
Read MoreShould You Get Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery to Treat A Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc occurs when a cartilage disc between vertebrae deteriorates. Discs normally provide cushioning for the rest of the spine and may form bulges that compress nearby nerves. In many cases, the damaged disc may cause significant pain and neurological symptoms. While traditional surgical techniques effectively resolve cases that don’t respond to conservative treatment,
Read MoreNeurosurgery for Seizures: How Does It Work?
Epilepsy is a disorder marked by repeated, sudden, and uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain referred to as seizures—thus also called a seizure disorder. Epilepsy surgery is the umbrella term for several types of neurosurgery procedures that aim to reduce the severity and frequency of seizures in the long term, minimize risk of complications, and
Read MoreWhat Are Some of the Most Common Spinal Disorders that Are Treated Through Back Surgery?
Your spine makes it possible for you to sit, stand, walk, and move your torso. It is your body’s central support system, bearing your weight and keeping you upright. Spinal disorders and back pain can therefore be quite a hindrance to living well. When nonsurgical treatment methods fail to address your back problem, back surgery
Read MoreHow Long Can Artificial Discs Last?
If your doctor has told you that you have a herniated disc or a damaged disc in your spine, then the physician may also have recommended that you consider having the disc replaced with an artificial disc. You may be wondering whether this type of back surgery is worth it. Let’s talk about what artificial
Read MoreHow Would A Spine Surgeon Treat Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that occurs when the space in your spine narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. If you suffer from back and/or neck pain, numbness, and tingling or received a spinal stenosis diagnosis, you may want to know what treatment modalities your spine surgeon will employ
Read MoreAsk A Neurosurgeon: What Is The Success Rate For Treating Brain Tumors?
As with any major decision, undergoing treatment for a brain tumor requires considerable forethought. You likely want to know the success rate for the procedure. The following will give you insight into the most common brain tumors our neurosurgeon at Front Range Spine and Neurosurgery treat, the types of surgeries they perform, and the success
Read MoreHow Do the Best Spine Surgeons Perform Lumbar Fusion Procedures?
The idea of surgery can be worrisome. People dealing with lower back pain may undergo several treatments before considering a surgical procedure. Fortunately, several minimally invasive techniques are available those can treat a range of acute conditions. The introduction of minimally invasive techniques in medical practice has allowed patients to return to their everyday lives
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