what is a neurosurgeon and what do they do?
Neurosurgery is a specialization in medicine. A Neurosurgeon is a doctor that works on problems pertaining to the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, the spinal cord, and other nerves in the body.
Neurological practice relies heavily on the field of neuroscience, which is the scientific study of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders. Neurologists may also be involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic or translational research.