What is neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of

, including the

brain

spinal cord

, and

. Although it is often referred to colloquially as “brain surgery”, it also covers spine surgery and both surgical and non-surgical care for the nervous system.

What it the difference between a neurosurgeon and a neurologist?

A neurosurgeon differs from a neurologist in that neurologists diagnose and treat neurological disorders using medical means only, while neurosurgeons offer a

surgical option

What conditions does a neurosurgeon treat?

A neurosurgeon treats a range of conditions related to the brain and nervous system, including:

Which subspecialties are included under neurosurgery?

The main sub-specialties of neurosurgery are:

When should you see a neurosurgeon?

You should see a neurosurgeon if you experience

traumatic head or spinal injury

, or if you are displaying symptoms typical of conditions affecting the nervous system (see list above). Such symptoms may include:

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