What is Neurological Surgery ? It is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of of patients with injury to, or diseases/disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body. The specialty of neurosurgical care includes both adult and pediatric patients. Dependent upon the nature of the injury or disease a neurological surgeon may provide surgical and/or non-surgical care. TYPES OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Today, there are many forms of treatment for various conditions of the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves. Your physician will usually try to get you well by prescribing such things as physical therapy, nerve blocks, and sometimes medications. When these types of conservative treatment are not effective, or if your physician feels that they would not help your individual condition, surgery may be an option. If this is the case, he will discuss the type of surgery recommended with you, as w...