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What is Neurology?

Neurology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex network of nerves, cells, and tissues that transmit signals throughout the body, enabling movement, sensation, thought processes, and more. Neurologists specialize in the study of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, helping to understand and treat conditions that affect these vital components.

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What We Do Best In Neurology

Neurology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Neurologists are highly trained physicians who specialize in conditions that affect these vital structures, which play a central role in controlling and regulating all bodily functions, from movement and sensation to cognition and autonomic processes like heart rate and digestion.

Craniotomy

Craniotomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain....

Spinal
Stabilization

Spinal Stabilization is a surgical procedure aimed at providing support and stability to the spine....

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to treat vertebral compression fractures.....

Microdiscectomy

Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve nerve compression caused by a herniated or bulging disc....

Brachial Plexus
Injury

Brachial Plexus Injury occurs when the network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder....

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion is a surgical procedure that aims to permanently join two or more vertebrae in the spine to stabilize....

Deep Brain
Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain.

Brain Tumor Treatment

Brain Tumor Treatment involves a combination of surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy options, depending....

VP Shunt

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt is a medical device used to treat conditions associated with excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain....

Laminectomy

Laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the vertebra known as the lamina.....

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, often forming an "S" or "C" shape when viewed from the back.....

Spine Stimulation

Spinal stimulation involves the implantation of a device that delivers electrical impulses to the spinal cord, altering pain signals before they reach the brain....

Key Areas of Neurology

  1. Cerebrovascular Neurology (Stroke):
    This area deals with conditions related to blood flow to the brain, including Strokes, Aneurysms, and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs).

  2. Epilepsy and Seizures:
    Neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating epilepsy, a disorder that causes recurring seizures, and other seizure-related disorders.

  3. Neurodegenerative Disorders:
    This includes diseases that cause progressive damage to the nervous system, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease.

  4. Neuromuscular Disorders:
    This sub-specialty focuses on conditions that affect the nerves controlling muscles, such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Muscular Dystrophies.

  5. Pain Management and Headache Disorders:
    Neurologists treat various types of chronic pain, including migraine headaches, cluster headaches, and other pain disorders related to the nervous system.

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