While doctors and researchers have mapped the various parts of the brain, they still cannot explain exactly how the entire brain works. No one knows where “memory” resides in the brain. The medical community understands which portion of the brain controls which facets of the body, but doctors are essentially stumped in regards to where
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Should I be Scared of a Neurosurgeon
The thought of visiting a neurosurgeon can be intimidating. When we think of important body organs, the brain is definitely top of the list. So surgery on the brain seems especially dangerous and scary. However, there is no need to be scared of seeing a neurosurgeon. Let’s take a look at what a neurosurgeon does
Read MoreNeurosurgeon vs. Orthopedic Surgeon
When choosing a doctor to perform your spine surgery, you have a choice between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon. The emerging field of spine surgery incorporates aspects of both specialties. Before choosing which type of doctor should perform your surgery, it is important to understand the differences between them. What Do Neurosurgeons Do? When
Read MoreWhat is a Neurological Condition?
A neurological condition involves the brain of course and the spinal cord, but it also encompasses disorders involving the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord. Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from neurological disorders. That’s one in five people who have damage or injury to their nervous systems. A simple definition of a neurological
Read MoreTypes of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
When a spinal condition or disorder impacts a nerve, it can disrupt motor and sensory signals and result in painful symptoms that radiate along the affected nerve pathway, and even cause disability. Nonsurgical, conservative or traditional methods are usually the first approach to many medical conditions affecting the spine. If such methods fail to provide relief,
Read MorePreparing for Neurosurgery
The field of neurosurgery focuses on surgery of the brain and spinal cord. If a neurosurgeon deems that surgery is necessary, there are many steps patients can take to prepare for the surgery to help pave the way toward a successful outcome. There are several steps you can take to prepare for your neurosurgical procedure:
Read MoreWhat Does Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery Mean?
The idea of needing brain surgery can seem incredibly daunting. Thanks to modern medicine, though, the once highly complicated practice of brain surgery can actually be described as minimally invasive. There are several new advancements that are making it easier than ever to have a brain tumor or an aneurysm treated. Brain surgery, associated as
Read MoreThe Neurosurgery Dictionary for Patients
The central nervous system is a complex structure consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that act as the control center for the human body. Movement, speech, breathing, eating, learning, feeling, and thinking all depend on an efficient central nervous system. Neurosurgery is the branch of surgery that involves the nervous system. It encompasses
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