If you’ve been diagnosed with a spinal condition, you may be wondering if it would be better to see a spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon. Both types of physicians specialize in treating conditions that affect the spine and brain, but there are some important differences between them.
A neurosurgeon is trained to treat vascular conditions that affect blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord. These include aneurysms (a bulge in an artery) and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which are tangled masses of blood vessels).
A spine surgeon performs procedures on bones and discs in your back—for example, fusing two vertebrae together so they can’t move as much during motion or replacing damaged discs with artificial ones made from silicone gel or metal cages that keep the spine from collapsing inward during movement.
Spine surgery and neurosurgery are similar in that they both involve the spine. Spine surgery focuses on getting rid of spinal pain, while neurosurgery aims to fix a misaligned or damaged spine.
Neurosurgeons are doctors that treat neurological diseases and injuries with procedures like brain surgery or deep brain stimulation, while a physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation for conditions like back pain and muscle weakness.
Neurosurgeons are specially trained physicians who perform brain and spinal surgeries. Spine surgeons are specially trained physicians who perform procedures on the bones and discs of your back.
Neurosurgeons may also perform spinal surgery when there is an issue with a nerve root in addition to performing other types of brain or spinal surgery; however, neurosurgery isn’t all they do (and vice versa).
Neurosurgeons have more training in brain and spinal surgeries than general surgeons, but they don’t perform all types of these procedures.
Neurosurgeons are experts in treating conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves (the nerves that branch out from your spine).
They can diagnose conditions like aneurysms (abnormal bulges on blood vessels), strokes (losses of function due to lack of oxygen), tumors or cysts that affect those areas, infection involving these structures; as well as injuries resulting from trauma such as gunshot wounds or automobile accidents.
A spine surgeon is a specially trained physician who performs procedures on the bones and discs of your back. Spine surgeons focus on the spine and its surrounding structures, including muscles, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. They may also treat tumors or infections that occur in these areas.
Spine surgeons are also called orthopedic surgeons because they perform surgery on bones (not just spines).
Spine surgery is not the same as neurosurgery. In most cases, there may be several different options for treatment; back surgery is only performed if absolutely necessary.
Spine surgery is a type of neurosurgery that focuses on the spine, which is the main axis of your body, consisting of part of the vertebral column, spinal cord, and all associated nerves.
Depending on your condition, there may be several different options for treatment; but only one type will get you exactly what you need.
Back pain is a common problem for many people, and it’s important to know that there are many safe and effective treatments available. Spine surgery is one of those treatments, but it’s important to be aware of the risks involved with spinal surgery.
Before having any type of surgery, it’s important to talk with your doctor about what kinds of risks you might face as well as any possible complications or side effects that could occur during or after your procedure.
Neurosurgeons focus on the treatment of disorders and injuries to the brain and spine. Although there is a high degree of overlap, spine surgeons are more likely to be concerned with vertebral collapse, spinal stenosis and the instability resulting from spinal trauma, while neurosurgeons will treat stokes, tumors and other disorders which affect the nervous system.
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