Dr Deon Lamprecht

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• Description/Remarks Neurosurgery encompasses the whole range of surgical, i.e. operative, treatments to a wide variety of conditions affecting all parts of the nervous system. This includes conditions affecting the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.Neurosurgery uses all the modern surgical techniques, includingminimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, the operating microscope, the neuroendoscope, as well as hi-tech implants such as adjustable ventriculo-peritonealshunts, and spinal fixation devices. Investigations for neurosurgical diseaseinclude CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as angiography,electro-encephalography (EEG) and peripheral nerve conduction studies.<!-- business info --><br/><br/>The articles on this website are intended for reference and education only, and are not intended to be a substitute for the advice of the appropriate health care professional. The writers accept no responsibility or liability arising from any information contained herein or any error in or omission in/from the articles, or from the use of any information contained herein.<!-- /business info -->