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To understand
neurosurgery, it is important to know its two components:
neurology
and surgical treatment.
Neurology
is the study of conditions that affect the central nervous system. This
system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and thousands of nerves that
branch throughout the body. A neurosurgeon specializes in the surgical
treatment of conditions that affect these systems.
Surgical treatment
is a response to a neurological condition. Our physicians will use
physical examinations and specialized tests to diagnose your condition and
establish a treatment plan. This plan may or may not include surgical
treatment. Your neurosurgeon will decide if surgery is indicated and
feasible. He or she may try more conservative treatments to avoid an
invasive procedure.
If
surgery is not necessary, you may be referred back to your family doctor
or another specialist for treatment. If surgery is required, we will take
the necessary time to explain your condition, the procedure, the risks
involved, and what to expect afterward.
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