What Is Neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Neurosurgeons perform complex procedures that often involve microscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

Who Should See a Neurosurgeon?

Patients experiencing chronic back or neck pain, persistent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, or neurological symptoms such as seizures or vision problems may be referred to a neurosurgeon. Head injuries and brain tumors also often require neurosurgical evaluation.

Conditions Treated by Neurosurgeons:

• Brain tumors
• Spinal cord injuries and herniated discs
• Stroke and brain hemorrhages
• Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain)
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Nerve compression syndromes

Common Neurosurgical Procedures:

• Craniotomy for brain tumor removal
• Spinal decompression and fusion
• Endoscopic brain surgery
• Aneurysm clipping or coiling
• Shunt placement for hydrocephalus
• Deep brain stimulation (for movement disorders)

Doctors

• Dr M Khumalo
  Neurosurgeon
  City Hospital
  031 314 xxxx