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Neurosurgery, also called neurological surgery, is a specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. Neurosurgeons are highly trained medical professionals who use surgical and non-surgical methods to address a variety of conditions that impact the nervous system. They often collaborate with neurologists, oncologists and other specialists to provide comprehensive care.
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Common surgeries performed by neurosurgeons
Neurosurgeons are experts in a variety of procedures, including:
- Craniotomy: Opening the skull to remove tumors or address brain injuries
- Spinal fusion: Stabilizing the spine by joining two or more vertebrae
- Discectomy: Removing part or all of a herniated disc
- Endovascular procedures: Minimally invasive techniques to treat aneurysms or AVMs
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS): Implanting electrodes to treat movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease
- Shunt placement: Inserting a device to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid in hydrocephalus
Non-surgical treatments neurosurgeons provide
While surgery is a critical part of neurosurgery, neurosurgeons also offer non-surgical treatments such as:
- Medication management: Prescribing medications for pain, seizures, or neurological disorders
- Epidural steroid injections: Reducing inflammation and pain in the spine
- Physical therapy coordination: Collaborating with therapists for rehabilitation
- Pain management techniques: Using nerve blocks or other interventions to relieve chronic pain
- Monitoring and observation: Regular imaging and testing to track conditions like small brain aneurysms or asymptomatic tumors
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