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A neurosurgeon is an operative super-specialist trained in the surgical diagnosis, operative management, and rehabilitation of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, spinal column, and peripheral nerves. Key conditions treated by neurosurgeons in Delhi include brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, pituitary tumors), intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), herniated or slipped spinal discs causing severe sciatica or cervical radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), skull fractures, hydrocephalus, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Neurosurgery in Delhi represents the pinnacle of surgical precision, utilizing intraoperative neuro-navigation, 3D operating microscopes, intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), neuro-endoscopy, and minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Neurosurgeons always consider conservative, non-operative management first — recommending surgery only when structural neurological compression or progressive motor deficits threaten permanent nerve or brain function.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a neurosurgeon and a neurologist?
A neurologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats nervous system conditions (like migraines, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s) using medications and non-invasive therapies. A neurosurgeon is an operative surgeon who performs surgical procedures on the brain and spine (like tumor removal, aneurysm clipping, and spine decompression). Neurologists refer patients to neurosurgeons when operative intervention is indicated.
How much does a neurosurgeon consultation cost in Delhi?
Outpatient consultation fees for verified neurosurgeons in Delhi on Nectar Plus Health typically range from a few hundred rupees upward. Advanced neurosurgical imaging (high-resolution 3T Brain/Spine MRI, CT angiography) and surgical packages are billed transparently by accredited partner tertiary hospitals.
What are the symptoms of a slipped disc (sciatica / cervical radiculopathy)?
A herniated lumbar disc causes sharp, shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down through the buttock and leg to the foot (sciatica), often accompanied by numbness, tingling, or foot weakness. A herniated cervical disc causes neck pain radiating down the arm into the fingers with hand grip weakness.
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and endoscopic spine surgery?
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and transforaminal endoscopic discectomy use micro-dilators and high-definition endoscopes to access herniated spinal discs through an incision smaller than 1 centimeter. By avoiding cutting spinal muscles, patients experience minimal post-operative pain and are often discharged the next day.
What are the warning signs of a brain tumor?
Warning signs of a brain tumor include new-onset headaches that are worse in the early morning and accompanied by nausea or vomiting; new-onset adult seizures; progressive weakness or numbness in one side of the face or body; unexplained speech difficulties; progressive visual field loss; and noticeable personality or behavioral changes.
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia and how does a neurosurgeon treat it?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe nerve disorder causing sudden, excruciating, shock-like facial pain triggered by touching the face, chewing, or brushing teeth. When medical therapies fail, neurosurgeons perform Microvascular Decompression (MVD) to separate the offending blood vessel from the trigeminal nerve root, providing permanent pain relief.
What are the emergency red flags for spinal cord compression (Cauda Equina)?
Sudden loss of bowel or bladder control (incontinence or urinary retention), severe numbness in the genital/anal area ("saddle anesthesia"), and progressive bilateral leg weakness represent Cauda Equina Syndrome. This is a medical emergency requiring emergency neurosurgical decompression within 24 to 48 hours to prevent permanent paralysis.
What should I bring to my neurosurgery appointment in Delhi?
Bring all recent MRI and CT imaging discs (not just the written paper reports, as the neurosurgeon must review the actual digital DICOM scans directly), previous EMG/NCV nerve test results, and a chronological history of pain and treatments tried.
