Medical specialty
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is the surgical medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerves.
About this specialty
Medical information
What neurosurgery covers
Neurosurgery evaluates structural or functional conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, including spine-related problems that may, in certain cases, require surgical treatment.
When a neurosurgery consultation may help
A neurosurgical evaluation may be appropriate when symptoms or prior investigations suggest a structural condition of the spine, brain or nerves, and a specialist needs to determine whether surgery is necessary or whether other forms of treatment are more suitable.
What a neurosurgery evaluation involves
The consultation involves reviewing the medical history, symptoms and, where available, existing imaging investigations, in order to determine the most appropriate direction for follow-up or treatment.
