Question 1

what's the difference between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Both are surgeons: In general terms, neurosurgeons work with the brain, spinal, cord, and nerves. Orthopedic surgeons work with bones, muscles, joints, tendons, lgaments, and nerves. In some regions, there may be some overlap.

Question 2

what is the difference between neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons?

Accepted Answer

Plenty: Neuro surgeons do a 7 yaer residency in neurologic surgery intracranial neck and spine  orthopedic spine does a five year residency orthopedics bone and joint surgery followed by a one year fellowship training in spine surgery.

Question 3

who is best fit to do a microdiscetomy: an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

Maybe both: As long as they have had proper training and a good local reputation, either should be competent to do the procedure.

Question 4

what is the difference between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon when dealing with back pain?

Accepted Answer

Very little: I would choose based on the statistics of the individual surgeon rather than on the speciality.

Question 5

is a neurosurgeon vs orthopedic spine surgeon better for performing cerv artificial disc replacement or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Both are ok: You must choice the one who give you best garanty.

Question 6

i have a herniated disc, l5. the pain is unbearable. i'm thinking of having surgery. what type of surgeon would best? orthopedic or neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

Both docs: Can do that work, so I think it is best to get a good referral and ask as many questions as you can and get a second opinion and decide from there. It is always important to use someone with a lot of experience and deals with the specific condition that you have.

Question 7

neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon for neck surgery? possible fusion or discectomy.

Accepted Answer

Either will do as --: Both of them should be trained in doing these surgeries. The orthopod should be a spinal surgeon. Your pcp canhelp you as to who to go to.
Good luck.

Question 8

what kind of doctor should i see for a herniated disk? should i see an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

Either. : Either.  Whoever you decide to see, it is better to see someone who has completed a spine surgery fellowship in addition to their residency training.

Question 9

will be having neck surgery in june due to herniated disc at bottom of neck which is pressing on a nerve, do you recommend a neurosurgeon or a neck orthopedic surgeon who has done neck surgery for years.

Accepted Answer

Speciality: Is not as important. Pick the surgeon with the most successful neck surgeries, make sure you understand the approach, complications and so on.

Question 10

what type of surgeon should i see for ulnar nerve issues and tingling in the fingers, a neurosurgeon, hand surgeon, or orthopedic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Documentation issue.: All would be appropriate choices, but you will probably be referred to a neurologist for some basic diagnostic testing before surgical intervention.

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Is a neurosurgeon vs orthopedic spine surgeon better for performing cerv artificial disc replacement or vice versa?

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I have a herniated disc, l5. the pain is unbearable. i'm thinking of having surgery. what type of surgeon would best? orthopedic or neurosurgeon?

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Neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon for neck surgery? possible fusion or discectomy.

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What kind of doctor should i see for a herniated disk? should i see an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon?

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Will be having neck surgery in june due to herniated disc at bottom of neck which is pressing on a nerve, do you recommend a neurosurgeon or a neck orthopedic surgeon who has done neck surgery for years.

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What type of surgeon should i see for ulnar nerve issues and tingling in the fingers, a neurosurgeon, hand surgeon, or orthopedic surgeon?

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