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Neurosurgeon
A neurosurgeon is a
doctor
who specializes in surgical correction of nerve related problems. The
spine
contains the most complex network of nerves in the entire body. Many painful conditions are blamed on nerve related problems in or around the spine. Correct diagnosis, location and correction of these
neuralgia
conditions is crucial to a successful outcome. It is for this reason that neurological surgeons are some of the best trained doctors in the entire medical industry.
Neurosurgeon Specialty
Surgeons each have their individual specialty. Some neurological surgeons specialize in individual areas of the body. The hand, brain and spine are all common areas of focus. If you are considering neurological
back surgery,
it would be advisable to find a surgeon that does the majority of their work on the spine. Do not be afraid to ask the doctor about their education, training and experience in relation to your specific procedure. It is always better to find out in advance if the surgeon is the best qualified to perform your selected procedure. Finding out later can have dire consequences…
Neurological Surgeon Treatment
Neurological surgeons often work with other types of general surgeons. The general surgeon will perform the majority of the operation, while the neurological surgeon will be brought in to do only the specific sensitive work on the nerves themselves. This way each doctor has the opportunity to do what they do best. It is a marriage of skill and training that often benefits both the doctors and the patient.
Recommendation on a Neurosurgeon
Remember that many spinal conditions are blamed on a neurological component.
Pinched nerves
are common conditions, but rarely cause long term chronic pain.
Oxygen deprivation
is the most common cause of
unresolved back pain.
Make sure to remember this before undergoing surgery to correct a diagnosed nerve problem in the spine. There is nothing worse than enduring an operation only to find the pain is still there, and now you have been permanently altered in your mobility and flexibility…This condition is referred to as
failed back surgery syndrome
and affects countless patients with permanent disabilities and functional limitations.
Neurosurgeon to Back Pain Home page
2/10/07 Revised 6/11/08
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