What is Neurology & Neurosurgery?
Neurology and neurosurgery cover disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles — including brain tumours, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, MS, and spinal disc disease. India's neurosurgical centres perform Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and endoscopic neurosurgery, rivalling the world's best at 60–70% lower cost.
Types of Neurology & Neurosurgery
Neurology
Medical management of epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's, migraine, neuropathy, and stroke.
Neurosurgery
Surgical treatment of brain tumours, hydrocephalus, disc disease, and spinal cord conditions.
Radiosurgery
Non-invasive Gamma Knife or CyberKnife for brain tumours, AVMs, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Neurointerventional Surgery
Catheter-based treatments for aneurysms, AVMs, and acute stroke (thrombectomy).
Spine Neurosurgery
Discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion for disc disease and spinal cord compression.
Types of Neurology & Neurosurgery Treatments
Craniotomy
Surgical opening of the skull to remove brain tumours, haematomas, or AVMs.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Electrode implanted in the brain to control tremors in Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
Mechanical Thrombectomy
Catheter-based removal of a blood clot from the brain during acute ischaemic stroke.
VP Shunt
Surgical drainage tube to relieve hydrocephalus by diverting excess cerebrospinal fluid.
Possible Causes
- Vascular Disease: Stroke and TIA caused by blocked or ruptured blood vessels in the brain.
- Tumours: Primary brain tumours or secondary metastases from other cancers.
- Degenerative Conditions: Parkinson's disease, MS, and ALS involve progressive loss of nerve function.
- Trauma: Head injuries and spinal cord injuries from accidents or falls.
Conditions Treated
Common Procedures
Why is Neurology & Neurosurgery needed?
- Treat brain tumours — benign or malignant — with surgery or radiosurgery
- Manage epilepsy when medications are insufficient
- Acute stroke intervention: thrombolysis or thrombectomy
- Treat hydrocephalus with VP shunting
- Spinal disc surgery: discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion
- Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
When should you see a specialist?
- Sudden severe headache unlike any before (potential subarachnoid haemorrhage)
- Unexplained seizures, blackouts, or loss of consciousness
- Progressive weakness, numbness, or loss of coordination
- Confirmed brain or spine tumour on imaging
- Chronic back or neck pain with radiating limb symptoms
Precautions & Aftercare
- Follow all pre-operative imaging and nil-by-mouth instructions precisely
- Do not stop anti-epileptic medications without neurologist guidance
- Avoid blood-thinning supplements (fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo) before neurosurgery
- Arrange for 24-hour care support for at least 2 weeks post-brain surgery
- Avoid driving until formally cleared by your neurologist
- Attend all post-operative cognitive and neurological assessments
Why Choose medmaxcare for Neurology & Neurosurgery?
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