N e u r o s u r g i c a l S p e c i a l t i e s

Dr. Jamal Taha

For more information, read this article in the Surgery Encyclopedia

Brain Hemorrhaging

The two types are a subarachnoid hemorrhage or anintracerebral hemorrhage. The former is blood-based andnecessitates a craniotomy. The latter is tissue-based and

necessitates tumor removal surgery.

Degenerative Disorders of the Spine

Disorders of the spine are characterized by any back and neckpain. This pain can get so severe that it affects quality of life,

which is where neurosurgeons step in.

Brain Infections

Infections of the brain create abscesses, the symptoms of whichinvolve confusion and loss of speech, among other indicators.

Surgery must be used if the infection does not respond toantibiotics.

Functional Neurosurgery

This type of surgery is used to assist a patient with normalbodily functioning. It is used to treat conditions such as

movement disorders and epilepsy.

These are only a small sampling ofwhat neurosurgeons do. For more

information, check out theNeurosurgery section in the Surgery

Encyclopedia.