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.

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About Dr. med. Mario Cabraja

Dr. med. Mario Cabraja is a Neurosurgeon in Berlin, Germany with over 18+ years of experience.
He is an active member of organizations such as the German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC), German Spine Society (DWG), Eurospine, and AO spine.
He is also on the Editorial Board of the "European Spine Journal" and "BMC musculoskeletal disorders".
In 2004, he completed his Doctorate in Medicine at the Institute for Physiology of the Charité in Dahlem, and Habilitation in neurosurgery at the Charité on the subject of spinal diseases in 2013.
He also has an EANS Spine Fellowship (Leiden and The Hague, Prof. W.C. Peul) as well.
Dr. Cabraja has special interests in dealing with Minimal-invasive and microsurgical techniques, Reconstructive surgery of the spine, degenerative spine diseases, Tumors of the spine including tumors of the spinal cord, Spinal injuries, Spinal infections, etc.
He has authored national publications and also delivered at many global conferences.

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Minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques Reconstruction surgery of the spine Degenerative spinal diseases Tumors of the spine, including tumors of the spinal cord injury Minimal-invasive and microsurgical techniques Reconstructive surgery of the spine Degenerative spine diseases Spinal injuries Spinal infections