Question 1

what is neurosurgery?

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Brain surgeons: Neurosurgeons are called brain surgeons. In the USA we also perform neck and back surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and care for patients in the clinics, hospital and intensive care unit with surgically treated disorders of the nervous system, including tumors, vascular disorders, aneurysm or AVM, hydrocephalus, brain or spine hemorrhage, trauma, disk herniation, stenosis or pinched nerves.

Question 2

how can i get involved in neurosurgery as a teen?

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Call some.: I would suggest calling the neurosurgeons in your area (ask to speak to their assistant or the office manager) and ask if they would allow you to shadow them in the office.  Good luck.

Question 3

how "old " is "too old " for neurosurgery for tn?

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Consult your surgeon: I recommend that you consult with your surgeon about the specifics of your aliment as it is difficult to give you that individual attention that you need. Wishing you the best.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: neurosurgery?

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Brain,spine surgery: Neurosurgery is the specialty of treating diseases of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and their supporting structures. This includes trauma, tumors, degenerative disease , vascular disease and congenital  conditions usually but not always with surgical methods.

Question 5

does anyone know any good sites to read for neurosurgery?

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Depends: It depends on what you're looking for - it is a very large field.  There are many excellent site for different neurosurgical conditions.

Question 6

what amount would a neurosurgery resident get paid annually?

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Not enough.: The amount depends on the location and seniority of the resident, but typically averages US$40,000.

Question 7

what qualities should a person have if he/she wishes to work in the field of neurosurgery?

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Dedication: Neurosurgery is a great field but it requires a great deal of dedication and stamina to complete the training which can beep to 8 years after medical school.  As such, you need to have a passion to do it.  Additionally it is critical to be caring, compassionate and honest as we deal with some very bad illness.  That said it is extremely gratifying to be a part of such an amazing specialty.

Question 8

is neurosurgery used for back problems?

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Definitely: In most situations neurosurgeons will treat back problems without surgery. If nonsurgical treatments are not helping and a surgical option is appropriate, neurosurgeons are extensively trained to perform these types of operations.

Question 9

how long is a fellowship for neurosurgery?

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Years: Neurosurgery training involves 4 yrs of college, 4 years of med school, 1 year of general surgery internship, &amp; 6-7 years of residency. At that point you are able to practice as a neurosurgeon, pending board certification (within 5 yrs). Fellowship is extra training in a specific area and is optional, usually 1-3 years depending on the area studied. Most do not do a fellowship.

Question 10

please describe the sub-specialities of neurosurgery?

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Many: There are many subspecialities of neurosurgery.  Here are a few:
1. Cerebrovascular-deals with aneurysms, avms, strokes
2. Tumor-brain or spine tumors
3.  Neurotrauma/neurocritical care-head and spine injury and the brain monitoring to optimize recover
4. Pediatrics
5. Spine/peripheral nerve
6. Pain/functional: ie. Surgery for parkinson
7. Radiosurgery-use of focused beam radiation-ie. Gamma knife.

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