Conditions & Treatments by Subspecialty

In this section, you will find the most up-to-date information available on a wide range of neurosurgical conditions and diseases. Included are essential components such as prevalence and incidence statistics, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. New topics are added on an ongoing basis. If you would like to see a topic posted that is not currently included, please send your suggestions to bvd@aans.org.

Back and Neck Anatomy of the Spine and Peripheral Nervous System Artificial Cervical Disc Artificial Lumbar Disc Cauda Equina Syndrome Central Cord Syndrome Cervical Spine Glossary of Spine-Related Terms Herniated Disc Low Back Pain Low Back Strain and Sprain Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Neck Pain Osteoarthritis Scoliosis Spina Bifida Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Infections Spinal Tumors Tarlov Cyst Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome Vertebral Compression Fractures Brain Conditions Adult Onset Hydrocephalus Chiari Malformation Hydrocephalus Brain/Spine Injury Central Cord Syndrome Concussion Spinal Cord Injury Sports-Related Head Injury Traumatic Brain Injury Brain/Spine Tumors Astrocytoma Tumors Brain Metastasis Brain Tumors Meningiomas Neurofibromatosis The Pituitary Gland and Pituitary Tumors Spinal Tumors Stereotactic Radiosurgery

General Neurosurgery Anatomy of the Brain Neurological Diagnostic Tests Stem Cell Research Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Pain Low Back Pain Low Back Strain and Sprain Neck Pain Occipital Neuralgia Spasticity Tarlov Cyst Trigeminal Neuralgia Pediatric Brain Tumors Chiari Malformation Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Disorders Epilepsy Hydrocephalus Neurofibromatosis Positional Molding Helmet/Band Therapy Positional Plagiocephaly Shaken Baby Syndrome Spasticity Spina Bifida Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome Seizure/Tremor/Movement Disorders Deep Brain Stimulation Dystonia Epilepsy Movement Disorders Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Vagus Nerve Stimulation Stroke/Related Conditions Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenosis Cerebral Aneurysm Cerebrovascular Disease Stroke Treatment Options for Cerebral Aneurysm