Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is the surgical discipline focused on treating the central and peripheral nervous system.
Key points
Neurosurgeons undergo a rigorous training program consisting of a 6-7 years post-graduate study after medical school.
Neurosurgical conditions include primarily brain and spinal cord disorders.
Some of the most common conditions treated by neurosurgeons include:
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Cervical disc herniation
- Malignant brain tumors
