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? asked in Education & ReferenceHigher Education (University +) · 7 years ago

Can an orthopaedic surgeon perform neurosurgery?

I have a condition called Spinal stenosis where the outlets from the spine have been narrowed either by growth of bone or cartilage tissue, and I have been referred to an orthopaedic surgeon. Does`nt seem to make much sense unless he is qualified to practice neurosurgery. I`d be grateful for any observations, thanks.

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  • Mary
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    Both ortho and neuro surg do spine surgery. Brain surgery is only done by neuro and joint replacements are done by ortho.

    I am a PT

  • ?
    Lv 4
    7 years ago

    Mary`s answer three days ago is my choice as best answer but am unable to award ?

  • xpatinasia
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Sure.

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