What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

Dr. Catalin Nicolae Majer, Neurosurgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Catalin Nicolae Majer

Dr. Catalin Majer is a specialized Neuro and Spinal Surgeon with over 20 years of extensive surgical experience.
He is experienced in providing non-surgical and surgical treatments for Herniated Discs, Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis, fractures, and tumors of the spine.
He is highly experienced in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and traditional complex surgeries, including Microdiscectomy, Laminectomy, Spinal stabilization and fusion, and Total Disc Replacement.
He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
He received multiple training in spine surgery in Australia, Germany, France, Italy, and the USA.

Special Interest

Microsurgery of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Herniation, Minimally Invasive Techniques for Canal Stenosis Decompression, Cervical Total Disc Replacement, Posterior Cervical Stabilization with pedicel and lateral mass screws, Minimally invasive percutaneous techniques for vertebral fractures including vertebroplasty kyphoplasty, spine stabilization

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