What we treat

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spine and and nerves.

Listed below are common conditions treated at Parkville Neurosurgery, although our diverse team treat all disorders of the brain, spine and nerves.
Please contact us for more information about your condition.

Brain Surgery

Brain surgery includes all procedures used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain and its associated structures. Brain surgery is commonly performed through a craniotomy, where a portion of the skull is removed to allow surgery on the brain.

Brain conditions commonly treated by craniotomy at Parkville Neurosurgery include:

Spinal Surgery

Spinal surgery includes all procedures to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the spinal cord and spinal nerves, as well as the surrounding structures. The human spine is an amazing structure, supporting us throughout our lives with strength and flexibility. Unfortunately, it also is one of most common areas in the body to wear out as we age and cause pain and dysfunction.

Spinal procedures commonly offered at Parkville Neurosurgery include:

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Surgery on the nerves outside the brain and spine (the peripheral nerves) is most common for carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome (also called ulnar neuropathy).  In these conditions the nerve becomes trapped or compressed in a natural tunnel in the arm or hand causing numbness, tingling and pain.