Neurosurgery is performed for various reasons, most commonly to remove tumors from the brain or spine. In a neurosurgery operating room, you’ll find some of the most cutting-edge and sophisticated equipment available in the field of medicine. Because surgery involving the nerves and neurons is very delicate and complex, neurosurgeons must be extremely careful when
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Imaging Technologies Neurosurgeons Use
Neurosurgery is a delicate and complex field of medicine that requires a high level of skill and knowledge. It also necessitates access to the latest and most advanced imaging technologies. Neurosurgeons need to be careful when operating on patients, as even a tiny mistake can cause severe damage or death. Imaging technologies help them see
Read MoreHow a Spine Surgeon Treats Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy develops when the nerves along the spine are pinched or compressed. This condition leads to weakness, numbness, or pain in the affected body part associated with the pinched nerve. There are many ways to treat radiculopathy, including medication, physical therapy, and steroid injections. You may need to go to a spine surgeon who can
Read MoreAre There Alternatives to Tumor Surgery?
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
Read MoreNeurosurgeon: 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 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 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
Read MoreHow to Reduce Your Risk for Brain Tumors
According to statistics, roughly 85,000 people in the United States receive a brain tumor diagnosis ever year. Brain tumors form when the cells in and around your brain undergo abnormal changes (mutations) in their DNA and multiply rapidly. While only one-third of brain tumors are cancerous, benign tumors, especially when they develop in a crucial
Read MoreTreat Back Pain with a Spine Surgeon
Early in life or in later years, almost everyone experiences acute back pain. If your back pain lasts three months or longer, you are suffering from chronic back pain. Whether acute or chronic, back pain is frustrating and dealing with it without knowing its cause can be tiring. When you have severe back pain that
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