Neurosurgery (Brain & Nerves) - Related Treatments and Services

Related neurosurgical treatments and services

Neurosurgical procedures may be used to diagnose and treat brain tumours, spine tumours, head injuries, and more. Examples of related neurosurgical services include:

Diagnostic procedures

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Computerised tomography (CT) scan
• Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Electromyogram (EMG)
• PET-MRI scan

Brain and spinal surgery

• Craniotomy
• Cranioplasty
• Robotic surgery
• Epilepsy surgery
• Post-traumatic reconstruction
• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
• Brain surgery for tumours, such as awake brain surgery (awake craniotomy)
• Functional neurosurgery for movement disorders and Parkinson’s Disease
• Spine and peripheral nerve surgery for
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cervical radiculopathy ("pinched" or compressed nerve)
  • Slipped (herniated) disc
  • Spondylosis (degenerative spine disease)
  • Spine disorders
  • Spinal tumours
  • Spinal trauma

Neurovascular surgery

Neurovascular surgery may be used to treat damaged, injured or abnormal blood vessels in the brain or spine. Left untreated, these may cause strokes, headaches and other symptoms.

Neuro-rehabilitation therapy

Neuro-rehabilitation is designed to help patients with nervous system disorders such as sciatica (pinched nerve), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy.

Stereotactic radiosurgery or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy

Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of therapeutic radiation that aims precise beams of X-rays at abnormal tissues from multiple directions. It is especially useful for treating small or difficult to reach abnormalities.

In contrast, fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy delivers the total stereotactic radiation dose into several smaller doses.

Examples of radiation treatments include:

• Gamma Knife radiosurgery
• Radiofrequency neurotomy
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
• TomoTherapy®

*This is not a complete list of all the diagnostic procedures and treatments we provide. The information provided is for educational reference only and should not be seen as medical advice.

Please consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting any treatment.