Neurosurgery is a medical specialty focused on the surgical treatment of disorders related to the brain, spine, and nervous system. It involves both the diagnosis and the treatment of conditions that affect the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
Here are some key areas within neurosurgery:
Brain Surgery: This includes procedures to treat brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, aneurysms, and neurological disorders like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Neurosurgeons may also perform surgeries for congenital abnormalities or infections of the brain.
Spinal Surgery: Neurosurgeons often address spinal issues such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal cord injuries. They may also perform surgery for scoliosis or other deformities of the spine.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery: This involves the surgical treatment of nerve injuries, entrapments, and diseases affecting the peripheral nervous system, like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Neurosurgery can range from minimally invasive procedures using advanced technologies to complex open surgeries that require detailed precision. It is closely related to other specialties such as neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation medicine.
