Constant back pain, sudden weakness in an arm or leg, severe headaches or a brain tumour diagnosis can turn everyday life upside down. In many neurological conditions, delaying specialist evaluation may allow permanent nerve damage to develop.
At the CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon, our neurosurgery team provides timely surgical care for disorders affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves, combining advanced technology with coordinated treatment planning to help patients recover safely.
Neurosurgery is the branch of medicine that focuses on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Contrary to popular belief, seeing a neurosurgeon does not automatically mean surgery. Many patients are referred simply to understand whether their condition requires an operation or can continue with medicines or physiotherapy. Surgery is recommended only when it offers better long-term nerve function, pain relief or prevents further neurological damage.
Occasional headaches and back pain are usually nothing serious. But if symptoms keep getting worse, spread into the arms or legs, or start affecting your ability to walk, control your bladder or manage daily tasks, they could signal nerve or spinal cord compression.
See a neurosurgeon if you experience:
Here are some of the conditions our neurosurgeons handles:
1. Brain Conditions
Our team provides surgical care for various complex brain disorders:
Many patients seek neurosurgical care for chronic spinal disorders that affect their mobility. Some conditions commonly treated:
Some neurological disorders arise from abnormal nerve function or nerve compression. Our neurosurgeons evaluate and treat conditions such as:
Brain tumours: abnormal growths in the brain that may be cancerous or benign.
Traumatic brain injuries: damage to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head.
Hydrocephalus: a buildup of fluid inside the brain that increases pressure.
Brain haemorrhage: bleeding within or around the brain tissue.
Cerebral aneurysms: a weak, bulging area in the wall of a brain artery.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs): abnormal tangles of blood vessels in the brain.
Stroke requiring neurosurgical intervention: cases where surgery is needed to manage a stroke.
Many patients seek neurosurgical care for chronic spinal disorders that affect their mobility. Some conditions commonly treated:
Herniated or slipped disc: a disc that pushes out and presses on nearby nerves
Spinal stenosis: narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves
Degenerative spine disease: gradual wear and tear of the spine’s discs and joints
Scoliosis: an abnormal sideways curve of the spine
Spinal tumours: abnormal growths in or around the spinal cord
Spinal fractures and trauma: breaks or injuries to the bones of the spine
Spinal infections: infections affecting the spine or surrounding tissue
Some neurological disorders arise from abnormal nerve function or nerve compression. Our neurosurgeons evaluate and treat conditions such as:
Drug-resistant epilepsy: seizures that don’t respond to medication
Trigeminal neuralgia: sudden, severe facial pain caused by nerve irritation
Peripheral nerve compression syndromes: nerve pain or weakness caused by pressure on a nerve
Carpal tunnel syndrome: compression of the nerve running through the wrist
Selected movement disorders: conditions like tremors that may improve with surgery
Children with congenital or developmental neurological disorders require specialised surgical expertise. Our team manages the conditions such as:
Hydrocephalus: a buildup of fluid in a child’s brain
Spina bifida: a birth defect where the spine doesn’t form properly
Congenital brain abnormalities: brain differences present from birth
Craniosynostosis: early fusing of the skull bones in infants
Selected paediatric brain and spinal tumours: tumours affecting children’s brain or spine
Before recommending surgery, a neurosurgeon performs a thorough evaluation to understand the cause, location and severity of the condition. Specialised neurological tests help them create a right treatment plan and determine whether surgery is the most appropriate option. Some commonly suggested diagnostic tests are: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to get the detailed images of the brain, spinal cord and surrounding soft tissues. CT Scan creates detailed cross-sectional images of the brain and spine within minutes. Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a specialised imaging test that visualises blood vessels supplying the brain. Electroencephalogram (EEG) records the brain’s electrical activity using electrodes placed on the scalp. EMG and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) evaluate how well nerves and muscles function. Biopsy is done to collect a small to tissue sample when a brain or spinal tumour is suspected. Functional MRI (fMRI) maps important areas of the brain responsible for speech, movement and memory.
