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What is the difference between a neurosurgeon and a neurologist?
A neurosurgeon is a specialist surgeon who manages conditions of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves in the arms and legs. The latter are referred to as peripheral nerves. A neurologist is a specialist physician who also...
Back pain affects the whole family
Back pain is an extremely common problem. The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare report that 70 to 90% of people will have some back pain at some point in their lives. In any one given year this equates to 1 in 6 Australians being affected by significant back...
Dr Google
Should you google your diagnosis before seeing a specialist? This depends on the level of certainty about your diagnosis before your visit. If you look up a disease or condition that you do not actually have this can be confusing and distressing. However, if your...
What to expect when seeing a neurosurgeon
Your GP or physiotherapist may recommend that you see a neurosurgeon for a specialist opinion regarding your condition. I understand that this is not a commonplace everyday event and may be something that you find quite stressful or unsettling. I have written this to...
Disc Herniation
Herniated lumbar disc is a common spinal condition that involves a bulging of the disc, or rupture of the outer layer of the disc with displacement of a fragment of the disc material. The disc material has moved and is now compressing one or more nerves. This can...