A neurosurgeon is a doctor who practices neurosurgery and provides diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of nervous system problems –both peripheral and central nervous systems. They provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for conditions affecting the structure that support your nervous systems like the skull, spinal discs, vertebrae, blood vessels, protective membranes, and soft tissues. Neurosurgeons
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The Technology Behind Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is a heavily specialized and fast-evolving medical branch that focuses on sensitive surgical treatment of brain and spine issues. Technology is always evolving in all medical sectors and neurosurgery is no different. This evolving medical technology has given birth to modern tools and instruments that help neurosurgeons achieve the impossible. Let’s discuss technological advances
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
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Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems (brain, spine, and the nerves that branch out from them). The specialty is just as complex as the very organ and structures it focuses on, and thus, many people, especially those who have little
Read MoreWhy Would A Neurosurgeon Recommend A Microdiscectomy?
The spinal cord is the backbone of our day-to-day lives, both figuratively and literally. Unfortunately, it’s susceptible to wear and tear, which leads to pain, injury, and potential disability. You should never ignore spinal problems as they may have severe consequences if left unaddressed. Back injuries and conditions can sometimes be addressed with conservative treatments.
Read MoreTips For First Time Neurosurgery Patients
A neurosurgeon is a specialist of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including the brain and the spine. Neurosurgery training is one of the most extensive and rigorous. Neurosurgeons study and treat patients with brain and/or spine infections, vascular disorders, tumors, and degenerative diseases of the spine. If it’s your first time seeing
Read MoreCommon Neurosurgical Questions Answered
Neurosurgery or neurological surgery is a discipline that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with nervous system disorders. The term “neuro” pertains to the nerves and nervous system, which include the brain, spinal cord, and central and peripheral nervous systems. Diseases and injuries in these areas are treated by a neurosurgeon. Here
Read MoreHow 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 MoreCommon Reasons for Neurosurgery Treatment
Neurosurgery refers to the surgical treatment of an injury or disorder affecting the brain, spinal cord, or the peripheral or central nervous system. Neurosurgeons and neurologists will first ensure that all conservative (nonsurgical) measures are considered or attempted, such as chiropractic treatment, lifestyle changes, medication, and physical therapy. An overall neurosurgery treatment plan may involve
Read MoreBenign vs. Cancerous Brain Tumor Procedures
Tumors are either benign or malignant, where benign ones are noncancerous and malignant ones are cancerous. (This is a relatively new distinction, whose purpose is for clarity – “benign cancer” was confusing to many patients.) A tumor can be highly complex, and never more so than when it involves the brain, which is the most
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