Neurology

Neurology and neurosurgery heavily rely on follow-up care

Neurology and neurosurgery are good friends in many cases walking hand-in-hand to handle conditions related to our nervous system including spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nerves. European clinics register over 1 million patients in need of neurosurgical assistance on a yearly basis, 6.3 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease while 3 million Americans suffer from epilepsy.

Disorders that neurologists/neurosurgeons focus on cover:

• head and spinal chord injury
• brain tumours
• movement disorders
• Parkinson’s Disease
• stroke
• herniated disk
• craniosynostosis
• etc.

Available treatments include deep brain stimulation, neuro-endoscopy, craniotomy for tumors, epilepsy surgery, CyberKnife, interventional neuroradiology, etc. These two specialties are tightly intertwined with each other heavily relying on the importance of after-care. Physical rehab, ketogenic diet to weaken attacks, drug treatment, and respiratory care usually define effectiveness and speed of recovery. 

5 questions to ask your neurologist/neurosurgeon during your first appointment at an overseas clinic:

1. What is your education/experience in neurosurgery?
2. What type of anesthesia will you be using: general or local?
3. How does the follow-up care look like?
4. How long will the treatment last and how much will it cost?
5. What are possible side effects of the procedure?

Overseas patients looking for treatment options in neurology also inquire about oncology, immunotherapy, and eye care.