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.
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