When your primary care doctor recommends you see a neurosurgeon, you may be anxious and afraid. However, you should know that neurosurgeons do more than perform complex surgery. In fact, neurosurgeons offer a lot of treatments other than surgery. What Is a Neurosurgeon? A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist with advanced training in diseases, conditions, and structural problems associated with the brain, spinal cord, spinal column, and peripheral and central nervous system (PNS and CNS). ... [Read More]
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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: How Does It Work?
In the past, people suffering from intractable cases of degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, and other types of spinal conditions were perennially stuck with traditional open spinal surgery—which involves a higher risk of complications. Nowadays, while traditional open spinal surgery is still being used, significant advances in surgical technology and techniques have allowed certain types of spinal conditions to be treated using the minimally invasive ... [Read More]
Types of Artificial Disc Replacement Procedures
Back in the day, patients suffering from degenerative disc disease that would not respond to nonsurgical interventions only had spinal fusion surgery as their only recourse. Today, with the significant advances in surgical and implant technology, patients finally have an alternative that can reduce the risk of complications otherwise associated with a spinal fusion—an artificial disc replacement. An artificial disc replacement involves removing a worn or damaged disc (the soft structure ... [Read More]
Recovery After Pituitary Tumor Surgery
Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that develop in the pituitary gland—a pea-sized gland referred to as the body’s master gland because it plays a major role in regulating many vital bodily functions and controls most of the other hormone-secreting glands. Many cases of pituitary tumors don’t need any type of intervention. For those that do, the type required will depend on the size, type, and how far into the brain it has grown. Pituitary tumor surgery is likely necessary if the tumor ... [Read More]
When Should I See a Neurosurgeon for Back Pain?
A neurosurgeon is a physician most qualified to perform nonsurgical and surgical treatments on the central and peripheral nervous system, which includes the brain, spine, and nerves. Oftentimes, back pain is caused by problems with the spine and nerves, and a neurosurgeon's training makes them the best specialist for the job. There was a time when only neurosurgeons could operate on the spine, but now, orthopedic surgeons can subspecialize in spine care. However, neurosurgeons remain the best ... [Read More]
