It’s estimated that more than 20 million people in the United States suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy: conditions that involve damage to the peripheral nervous system. While you’re likely familiar with your body’s central nervous system (CNS), which involves the control center within the brain and spinal cord, you’re probably less familiar with… Read More »
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Orthopedic Surgeon vs. Neurosurgeon:
What’s the Difference?
It’s common for patients to ask us: what’s the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon? The confusion is warranted, as some referring physicians may not fully understand the difference. Both perform surgeries on the spine, both use advanced, minimally invasive techniques…but there are significant differences in training, and there are some procedures of… Read More »