Located at the top of your body, your brain controls everything, from your sensations and emotions to your movements and every process that regulates your body. Just like those of the other parts of your body, the health and function of your brain tend to decline as you age. Thankfully, there are many things that
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What to Expect When Consulting a Neurosurgeon
If you have been referred to a neurosurgeon, you may feel scared, confused, or overwhelmed – all of which are normal feelings, as neurosurgeons are doctors that deal with the complex issues of the brain and spine. Knowing what a neurosurgeon does during consultation can provide you with a sense of relief and confidence. Let’s
Read More5 Questions to Ask Your Neurosurgeon Prior to Surgery
If you have a nervous system problem and have been recommended neurosurgery, you must obtain as much information as possible about the procedure before agreeing to undergo surgery and to have peace of mind heading into the surgery. Your best resource of information related to your surgery is your neurosurgeon – a medical professional who
Read MoreLatest Advancements in Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is a medical branch focused on treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. It is a continuously evolving medical field that has given and is giving birth to new technologies, new surgical approaches, and new techniques. According to the American Association of Neurosurgical Surgeons IT Committee, the
Read MoreCommon Surgeries of Nervous System Neurosurgeons Perform
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
Read MoreThe 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 Facts
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 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
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