Does Every Brain or Spine Condition Need Surgery?
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Does every brain or spine condition need surgery?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 06 Jun 2026
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No. Many brain and spine conditions do not need surgery. A neurosurgical consultation helps decide whether observation, medicines, rehabilitation, another specialist opinion, or surgery is appropriate.

Dr. Murali Mohan S

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Dr. Murali Mohan S

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MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, 2001

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23+ Years in Neurosurgery 30000+ Patients | 8000+ Surgeries 4.9 ★
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