Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is the specialization, which involves the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, that comprise of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It covers the diagnosis, assessment, and surgically treatment of a wide range of conditions, from traumatic injuries to tumors and chronic diseases.
A variety of surgical procedures, performed by neurologists include:
- Brain surgery:Tumor removal, aneurysm clipping, treatment of head injuries, and addressing epilepsy.
- Spinal surgery:Decompressing pinched nerves, repairing spinal fractures, treating spinal tumors, and correcting spinal deformities.
- Peripheral nerve surgery:Release of compressed nerves (like carpal tunnel release), repair of nerve injuries, and management of chronic pain.
Common Conditions Treated by Neurosurgeons:
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Head and spinal cord trauma
- Cerebrovascular disorders (aneurysms, stroke)
- Degenerative spinal conditions (herniated discs, spinal stenosis)
- Epilepsy
- Movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor)
- Congenital conditions (spina bifida, hydrocephalu)
- Chronic pain
