Are you scheduled for brain surgery? If so, then your neurosurgeon will likely explain what to expect before the surgery. However, because everyone who needs a brain operation is there for very different reasons and the outcomes may be unknowable, the doctor may not really explain what to expect afterward. One thing that is true of everyone who has brain surgery is that they need considerable time to recuperate. The nurses will start talking to you as soon as you awake from your surgery in ... [Read More]
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Common Types of Brain Tumors
A brain tumor quite simply is a growth or mass of abnormal cells in your brain. With brain tumors, the two most common words associated are “malignant” and “benign.” But how the tumor is treated not only depends on whether it is cancerous or not; treatment depends on whether it is a primary brain tumor, meaning it started in the brain; or secondary, meaning it has metastasized (spread) to the brain. With tumors, size and location also matter, as well as the type of tumor it is determined to be. H ... [Read More]
Spinal Fusion and Conditions It Treats
Back problems are one of the most debilitating health issues that reduce a person’s quality of life. There are a variety of ways doctors treat back problems. One of them is spinal fusion. Spinal fusion, also known as Spondylosis, is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of back-related problems. This surgical procedure involves bone grafting or using bone-like pieces to bridge the gap between two vertebral segments. This results in a single, sold bone. If you have a back problem, spinal f ... [Read More]
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 and why you shouldn’t be scared of seeing one. What Is a Neurosurgeon? A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of medical issues ... [Read More]
Neurosurgeon 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 you think of a neurosurgeon, you may think that they do mostly brain surgeries. Actually, for many neurosurgeons, the majority of ... [Read More]
