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 Mr. K. Ravindran Katheerayson

Mr. K. Ravindran Katheerayson is a Neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience.
He is a Certified Medical Impairment Assessor.
He's proficient in the field of spinal and vascular neurosurgery.
He is a member of the Neurosurgical Association Of Malaysia, the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia.
Mr. K. Ravindran Katheerayson has several publications, journals, and articles to his name.
He has completed MD (1990) from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia.
He obtained FRCS (1999) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.
He holds a Clinical Fellowship (Neurosurgery) from Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
Mr. K. Ravindran Katheerayson is well-versed in English, Tamil, Bahasa Melayu and Hokkien.