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Common Spinal Conditions Leading To A Referral

Although the title neurosurgeon conjures up images of life-threatening injuries and complex brain operations, reality dictates that most neurosurgeons are also trained spinal surgeons and treat many patients with back pain and other common spinal problems

Back pain with or without sciatica is one of the commonest reasons patients seek help from a doctor, only a small proportion of patients will need to be referred to a neurosurgeon, and an even smaller number offered an operation

Remember, if you have been referred by your GP then it doesn't necessarily mean that you need an operation, there are many ways of treating spinal problems other than surgery.

The pages in this section explain some of the symptoms associated with various types of common spinal problems, together with the likely sequence of investigations and treatment

The operations for spinal problems are covered in the Spinal Operations section

Back Pain	Sciatica	Neck Pain
Arm Pain