Neurosurgeons are medical doctors that diagnose and treat conditions related to the brain, spine, and other parts of your nervous system. They differ from neurologists in that they’re specifically trained and certified in the use of surgical treatments, whereas neurologists focus on other forms of treatment.
Carotid artery stenosis
Brain aneurysms
Strokes
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
Brain hematomas
Brain hemorrhages
Spinal arthritis
Bulging or herniated discs
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis)
Fractures
Osteoporosis
Spine cancer
Congenital defects (spina bifida)
Back and neck pain
Headaches
Neuropathy
Facial pain