Micro-Discectomy for Herniated Discs

Micro-Discectomy for Herniated Discs

Florida Surgery Consultant’s neurosurgeons perform micro-discectomy to treat pinched nerves in the spinal column caused by herniated or ruptured discs. Without micro-discectomy, ruptured discs can cause pressure to nerves, which leads to pain in legs, numbness, impaired bowel or bladder functions. Herniated Disc Treatment When deciding how to properly treat a herniated disc, it is…

The Difference Between a Neurosurgeon vs. Neurologist

The Difference Between a Neurosurgeon vs. Neurologist

While neurologists and neurosurgeons both specialize in the management of the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord), it is an oversimplification to say that the only difference between the two, is that neurosurgeons operate and neurologists don’t. More…