Medical articles of Neurosurgery

Here to discuss back pain and sciatica in expert detail is esteemed consultant neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener.

Specialist referral to a neurosurgeon or spinal surgeon for back pain becomes appropriate when symptoms persist beyond expected recovery periods, significantly impact daily functioning, or raise conce...

Complex spine pathologies encompass a range of conditions affecting the spinal column, spinal cord and surrounding nerves that can lead to significant pain, neurological symptoms and reduced quality o...

Spinal disc replacement is a surgical procedure that removes a damaged intervertebral disc and replaces it with an artificial implant to restore movement and relieve pain. It is primarily used to trea...

A prolactinoma is a type of brain tumour that is not cancerous, but does still affect the brain by causing the pituitary gland to overproduce a hormone called prolactin. In this article, a consultant ...

In some cases Tarlov cysts can lead to pain, neurological symptoms and reduced quality of life. Deciding whether surgery is appropriate requires careful assessment, as not all cysts require interventi...

In this article, a consultant spinal neurosurgeon explains adult degenerative spine scoliosis and what can be done to address it.

Throughout the brain are various blood vessels of differing sizes. A brain aneurysm occurs when there is a bulge or a weakened area in one of these blood vessels. Some aneurysms are minor and don’t ca...

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that often goes unrecognised, yet it can significantly affect mobility, memory and bladder control. It is frequently mistaken for normal ageing or ot...

Distinguished consultant neurosurgeon Mr Ramesh Nair, who practises at Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, and is renowned for his expertise in meningioma surgery, takes a look at how r...