Welcome to the Neurosurgery & Spine FAQ section by Dr. Laxmikant Bhople. Here you will find clear, expert answers to common questions about brain surgery, spine treatments, recovery timelines, safety, risks, symptoms, and advanced neurosurgical procedures. This page helps patients understand their condition better and make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.
1. What is Neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery is the surgical care of the brain and spinal cord. Neurosurgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, skull, and spine (bony vertebral column). This includes many diseases and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves such as:
- Cerebral haemorrhages
- Cerebrovascular conditions including aneurysms and vascular malformations
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Spinal cord injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal surgeries including laminectomies and fusions