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.

Prof. Dr. med Terttu A Pietila, Neurosurgeon in Berlin, Germany - Appointment

About Prof. Dr. med Terttu A Pietila

Dr. Terttu A. Pietila is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon with extensive experience of 35 years in performing microsurgical operations related to the injuries, diseases and malformations of the spine, skull, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and brain.
She is a professional member of the German Society for Neurosurgery, German Cancer Society, German-Arab Medical Society eV, German-Arab Medical Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) among other memberships. She was a Member of the Advisory Board of the Hagedorn Foundation (2009-11), Member of the Erich and Katharina Zinkann Foundation, Bielefeld, Germany (2013-15) and a Board Member of the Society for Epilepsy Research eV Bielefeld, Germany (2009-15).
During 1976-81, she did her medical studies at Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Essen, Germany. During 1977-78, she was a preparatory student for neuroanatomy, Chair of Anatomy II, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.
In 1981, she did her internship at the Neurosurgery University Hospital Essen, Germany.
She is an expert in treating lipomas and neuromas, pituitary adenomas and pituitary tumours, Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Ulnar sulcus syndrome, Recklinghausen's disease and Hippel-Lindau Syndrome. She treats herniated discs in the lumbar, thoracic spine and cervical areas, spinal stenosis and foraminal tightness.
She has expertise in performing minimally-invasive stabilising operations of the spine, Hemangioblastomas (brain and spine), nerve transplants.
She has delivered over 160 scientific lectures in Germany and across the world.
She has written for 100+ articles for scientific publications.
She has been teaching at various seminars, lectures, clinics since 1985.

Other Top Neurosurgeon In Berlin

FAQs About Prof. Dr. med Terttu A Pietila