Neuro and Spine Surgery
Neuro and spine surgery is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Neurosurgeons and spine surgeons perform complex surgeries to treat a wide range of conditions such as spinal deformities, herniated discs, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative spine diseases.
Neuro and spine surgery encompasses a variety of procedures to address both functional and structural issues in the nervous system. Some of the most common procedures include:
Spinal Fusion: A surgical procedure used to join two or more vertebrae in the spine, often done to treat conditions like scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, or spinal instability.
Discectomy: The removal of a herniated or damaged disc in the spine, which may be compressing the spinal cord or nerves, causing pain or weakness.
Laminectomy: A surgery that removes part of the vertebra (lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, often used to treat conditions like spinal stenosis.
Spinal Cord Injury Surgery: Surgery aimed at stabilizing the spine and decompressing the spinal cord after traumatic injuries, which may help restore some function.
