Who Operates on Spines?

A neurosurgeon is trained to treat conditions of the brain and spine, while an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializes in treating the spine.

What surgeon operates on spines?

Neurosurgeons practice almost exclusively on the spine and the brain. Neurosurgeons specialize in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems, treating health issues such as: Congenital anomalies. Traumatic injury.

DO orthopedic surgeons operate on spines?

It is important for patients to realize that both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons perform spine surgery. Today, there is an emerging field of "spine surgery" that incorporates both specialties. Today there are a large number of both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons who specialize in spine surgery.