When to Consult a Consultant Neurosurgeon?
A consultant neurosurgeon l ooks after conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system. If you have ongoing back or neck pain, numbness, tingling or weakness , then a specialist assessment may well be the right thing to do to establish the cause and what to do next. What can a consultant neurosurgeon assess? - Spinal conditions: D isc prolapses, degenerative disc disease and other spinal problems. - Nerve compression: Radiating pain, tingling or weakness (may require further investigation). - Brain conditions: S elected brain tumours and vascular malformations. - Treatment options: A dvice as to whether monitoring, non-surgical management or an operation is the right thing to do. A consultant neurosurgeon provides neurosurgical consultations, and treatment recommendations will be based on your diagnosis, your symptoms and your individual circumstances. If you're still having symptoms or have been referred for specialist input, please get...