Neurosurgery is the speciality concerned with the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system composed of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, as well as the nerves that travel through all parts of the body. Neurosurgery in India has undergone tremendous change. All Neuro surgically treatable diseases are now diagnosed and referred in good time. We are now in the age of minimally invasive neurosurgery. All essential technological advances as well as qualified personnel are available in the country. Advances in Neuroanaesthesia, neurological intensive care and neuro-imaging technology, the use of surgical microscope, the availability of ultrasonic surgical aspirator have all contributed in playing a significant role in saving life and also preserving all functions, cosmesis and reducing pain, shorter hospital stay, avoiding discomfort.

The Department of Neurosurgery at Datascreamer is fully equipped to perform all types of surgeries for a wide range of illnesses. These include:

• Congenital diseases of the brain and spine and other illnesses affecting children
• Tumours of the brain, spine and spinal cord
• Vascular diseases such as aneurysms and vascular malformations
• Degenerative disc and other spinal diseases
• Instrumentation of the spine and the cranio-vertebral junction
• Diseases of the pituitary gland
• Stereotactic surgery
• Surgery for epilepsy and movement disorders
• Stroke and haemorrhage in the brain and spinal cord

What is the difference between a neurosurgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, a physiatrist, and a chiropractor? It can be confusing as each type of doctor advertises that they can help with similar ailments, and most can help with back pain of one kind or another.All of these doctors are spine specialists. Each approaches the back from a different perspective. Your choice depends largely on the type of pain you are experiencing and the type of treatment that offers the best trade-off between your lifestyle choices and potential risks.

Chiropractors and physiatrists provide comparatively conservative care. Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons will provide conservative care, but can also perform various surgical procedures when needed. The more serious your back pain and ailment, the more likely you will need a neurosurgeons or an orthopedic surgeon. Orthopedists complete up to five years of training that focuses primarily on bone problems. A neurosurgeon’s seven-year residency training emphasizes the nerves as well as the spinal bones. All neurosurgeons receive extensive training in spinal medicine and surgery during their residency. All have experience in pain management. Most neurosurgeons also take additional advanced training in spine care. If you are referred to a spine specialist for nerve problems like sciatica, you need to ask about their training and experience. In Northern Californian, most neurosurgeons have spent their careers specializing in spine.