Neuro Surgery
Neuro Surgery
Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, is the medical speciality concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, central and peripheral nervous system and cerebrovascular system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. Treatment depends on the tumour's type, size, and location, and may include other therapies alongside or instead of surgery.
Recovery varies by procedure, generally ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks in the hospital.
Yes, compressed nerves in the neck can cause pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates down the arm.
Risk depends on the specific procedure and condition, and modern techniques have made many neurosurgeries safer than before.
It can improve symptoms significantly in many cases, though the extent of recovery depends on how long the compression lasted.
This depends heavily on the procedure, ranging from a few weeks to several months for more complex surgery.
No, most headaches are managed by physicians, with neurosurgery only considered for structural causes.
Some nerve injuries recover with time or surgery, while the extent of recovery depends on how badly the nerve was damaged.
Yes, many spinal neurosurgical procedures can now be done using minimally invasive techniques with quicker recovery.
Sudden weakness, loss of coordination, or severe unexplained neurological symptoms require urgent evaluation.