General Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that treats adults and children who have diseases of the central (brain, spinal cord, spine) and peripheral (nerves) nervous system that can be managed with surgical procedures.

Neurosurgery professionals are in charge of making the diagnosis, clinical treatment and surgery of these conditions.


Symptoms

The patient should look for a General Neurosurgeon when indicated by another doctor or when he presents any of the symptoms below:

  • Headaches;
  • Back pain;
  • Fainting;
  • Epilepsy;
  • Tingling, paralysis or changes in sensitivity;
  • Visual loss;
  • Dizziness or change in balance.

Procedures

The neurosurgeon is able to diagnose, treat and operate on a variety of problems, including:

  • Head trauma;
  • Spinal trauma;
  • Intracranial hematomas;
  • Cerebrovascular diseases;
  • Aneurysms and arterial obstruction;
  • Chronic back pain;
  • Brain tumors;
  • Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease;
  • Peripheral nerve trauma.

FAQ

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that deals with the treatment of adults and children with diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system.

In Brazil, after the regular completion of the six-year medical course, it is necessary to do a residency that comprises another 5 years of studies with clinical and surgical practice, in order to become a neurosurgeon.

The professional specialized in neurology has advanced knowledge in clinical neurology, brain biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system, being able to act in the evaluation, diagnosis and drug treatment.

The neurosurgeon is a professional with in-depth knowledge of surgical techniques, trauma, neuroanatomy and intensive therapies. In addition, because he has knowledge in neurological diseases, he is able to identify, for example, a simpler case of Alzheimer’s.

  • Brain tumour;
  • Pituitary tumor;
  • Peripheral nerve tumor;
  • Brain aneurysm;
  • Cervical and lumbar disc herniation;
  • Degenerative diseases of the spine;
  • Traumatic spine fractures;
  • Spinal fractures due to osteoporosis;
  • Chronic pain or trigeminal pain;
  • Head trauma;
  • Hydrocephalus.