Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery is the branch of medicine involving surgery of the nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It deals with the disorders, diseases, diagnoses, and their appropriate treatments relating to the brain, nerves, and spinal cord.

The nervous system is a complex network comprised of several parts working together. Two components constitute our nervous system, the central and peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system pertains to the somatic and autonomous nervous system.

Neurosurgery deals with the diagnosis of neurological conditions and diseases resulting from a particular disorder, congenital anomalies, and neurological changes and their treatment. Changes in the nervous system can produce symptoms such as sensory impairment in sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing, pain, loss of movement, impaired cognitive abilities, speech impediment, involuntary movements, epileptic seizures, and behavioral changes. Abnormal masses in the brain can lead to headaches, increased intracranial pressure and acute intracerebral and extracerebral hemorrhages which are serious conditions requiring urgent attention and intervention.

Midline anomalies (meningocele, meningomyelocele) accompanied by hydrocephalus may be congenital or develop later in life and are curable conditions, as is arterial aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations, and arteriovenous fistula and their subsequent symptoms. These conditions can manifest themselves not only with headache but also with epileptic seizures, changes in consciousness, and motor impairment. However, not every epileptic seizure, motor impairment, headache, or change in sensory or motor ability results from a reason requiring surgical treatment. For example, trigeminal neuralgia can be treated with medication. Migraine and tension-type headaches are also disorders which require medical treatment and follow-up care.

These can be the result of a motor or sensory impairment, or additionally, the pain may be caused by disorders related to the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Some of these disorders, which require thorough examination to establish a definitive diagnosis, may be attributable to bone or connective tissue diseases which affect the spine (such as spinal and cervical disc herniation, vertebral slippage, spinal stenosis); whereas they may also be caused by a cyst or syringomyelia. Pain, numbness, and weakness in the upper and lower extremities can develop as a result of peripheral nerve compression.

The approach to these problems begins with good and clear communication with patients, and proceeds with examination and necessary research methodology. If suitable treatment options are offered and considered after obtaining the patient’s consent, a favorable outcome can be ensured.

In conclusion, achieving improved health by presenting yourself to health institutions when required, and relying on your physician with trust, is the best and most beneficial solution for you.