What is a brain and spine doctor called?
A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as: Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke. Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.
Do neurologists look at spines?
Both an Atlanta neurologist and an orthopedic doctor have training equipped to deal with spinal injuries. Both are also considered spine specialists and can provide excellent care.
Do neurologists do spinal surgery?
While both neurologists and neurosurgeons diagnose and treat conditions that involve the nervous system, neurologists don’t perform surgery.
DO orthopedic doctors treat nerve damage?
They diagnose and treat pain related to nerves, muscles, and bones including carpal tunnel, neck and back pain, sports and work injuries, herniated discs, arthritis, pinched nerves, and concussions without the use of surgery. These doctors also treat post-surgery pain.
Do neurosurgeons do back surgery?
Many years ago, neurosurgeons were primarily responsible for spine surgery, but in the past 20 to 25 years spine surgery has evolved so that both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons specialize in spine surgery, and for most of the typical spine operations both types of surgeons are equally well qualified.
Is there a brain and Spine Center at St Luke’s?
The Orthwein Brain and Spine Center at St. Luke’s Hospital is proud to offer patients with chronic back or leg pain AdaptiveStim with RestoreSensor. This new device uses motion sensor technology to reduce pain and improve their overall quality of life.
Is there a St Luke’s Headache Center in St Louis?
St. Luke’s Headache Center. The migraine experts at The Orthwein Brain and Spine Center at St. Luke’s Hospital are specially-trained to treat migraine headaches while providing long-lasting relief for people who suffer from chronic, debilitating migraine pain. In addition, our Center is staffed by advanced practitioners who work closely…
What kind of medical care does St Luke’s offer?
Services include diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment options for neurological conditions and disorders of the spine and nervous system, including neck, back and headache pain.