Spine Conditions Treated at a Neurosurgery and Spine Center
Can a neurosurgeon treat spine conditions?
Yes. Neurosurgeons treat many spine conditions involving discs, nerves, spinal cord, and spinal structures. Dr. Nihar Ingale provides brain and spine specialist care.
What spine conditions are treated by a neurosurgeon?
Neurosurgeons may treat slipped discs, spinal stenosis, nerve compression, spinal cord compression, degenerative conditions, and other spine problems requiring specialist or surgical care.
What are the treatment options for cervical disc degeneration?
Treatment may include activity modification, medicines, physiotherapy, injections, or surgery when necessary. Dr. Nihar Ingale can recommend treatment based on symptoms and imaging.
Is C5-C6 disc disease serious?
C5-C6 disc disease can range from mild to significant. Severity depends on nerve or spinal cord compression and symptoms. Specialist evaluation helps determine appropriate treatment.
What is an L4-L5 laminectomy?
An L4-L5 laminectomy is a spinal procedure that removes part of the vertebral bone to relieve pressure on nerves or the spinal canal at the L4-L5 level.
What is the recovery time after L4-L5 laminectomy?
Recovery varies by the reason for surgery, procedure, health, and activity level. Dr. Nihar Ingale can provide personalized recovery guidance after evaluating your case.
Can I live a normal life with degenerative disc disease?
Many people manage degenerative disc disease with appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes. The right plan depends on symptoms, severity, and whether nerves or the spinal cord are affected.
Can a neurosurgeon treat slipped discs?
Yes. Slipped discs may be treated with non-surgical care or surgery when nerve compression causes persistent or serious symptoms. Dr. Nihar Ingale can assess the appropriate option.
Can a neurosurgeon treat spinal stenosis?
Yes. Spinal stenosis may be managed with conservative treatment or surgery depending on symptoms and nerve compression. Dr. Nihar Ingale can evaluate your condition.
Can spine problems cause weakness or numbness?
Yes. Nerve or spinal cord compression can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in walking. Persistent or worsening symptoms need specialist evaluation.
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