Back problems are one of the main reasons for visits to the doctor. In some cases, medical specialties such as Neurosurgery can provide the most effective solution to put an end to the discomfort.
From 60 to 80% of the general population presents some period of time in their lives with problems related to the spinal column. Pain, cervical contracture and lumbar contracture, discopathies and herniated discs are the most frequent problems related to the spine. To deal with these problems it is important to find a good specialist in Neurosurgery and follow his advice to the letter.
The role of Neurosurgery
It is a medical-surgical specialty that treats diseases of the central nervous system and spinal cord. Within the specialty there are different branches that treat concrete and specific pathologies. Thus, there is pediatric neurosurgery, skull base neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, spinal column neurosurgery, etc. But how can this specialty help solve back problems that cause pain?
First, a good diagnosis is essential to determine the cause of the pain. Then, medical treatment is initiated according to the etiology of the pain and the response. This can range from minimally invasive techniques to surgery. For example, in disc herniation, if there is no motor involvement of the root, we advise medical treatment and rehabilitation. And if there is no clinical improvement, we advise radiofrequency rhizolysis.