Neurology & neurosurgery
Assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
10 specialty guides · 10 procedure guides
Procedure planning guides
Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Time
- NHS example: a routine EEG appointment takes about an hour.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Electromyography (EMG)
- Time
- South Tees NHS describes combined EMG testing appointments of 30–60 minutes.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Nerve conduction studies
- Time
- Appointment length depends on the nerves tested and whether needle EMG is added.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Lumbar puncture
- Time
- NHS example: 15–20 minutes, followed by around 1–2 hours of monitoring.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Video EEG monitoring
- Time
- NHS guidance describes video telemetry over a few days in hospital; protocols vary.
- Appointments
- 1 monitoring admission + results review
Botulinum toxin for chronic migraine
- Time
- This is a repeat-treatment programme; the specialist confirms the injection and review intervals.
- Appointments
- Assessment + protocol-specific sessions
Deep brain stimulation
- Time
- Assessment, implantation and device programming occur in separate stages.
- Appointments
- Assessment + implantation + repeated checks
Stereotactic brain biopsy
- Time
- Imaging, anaesthesia, sampling and observation determine the admission plan.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- Time
- Surgery and inpatient monitoring are followed by longer-term shunt surveillance.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
Neuropsychological testing
- Time
- Testing may be split into several sessions to allow rest and appropriate assessment.
- Appointments
- Initial review + tests or follow-up as needed
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Specialty guides
Medical specialties and focused care areas. Choose a guide for clinical terms, treatment options and preparation.
Neurology
Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and other nervous-system conditions; assessment may include EEG or neuroimaging.
Read the guide: NeurologyNeurosurgery
Surgical assessment of brain, spinal cord and selected nerve disorders. The condition determines whether surgery is appropriate.
Read the guide: NeurosurgeryEpilepsy & seizure assessment
Seizure assessment uses a detailed event history and selected tests. EEG findings are interpreted with the clinical picture; some patients need prolonged monitoring or surgical evaluation.
Read the guide: Epilepsy & seizure assessmentParkinson’s & movement disorders
Movement-disorder care assesses slowness, tremor, stiffness or involuntary movement. Medicines, rehabilitation and selected interventions are matched to the diagnosis and daily-life goals.
Read the guide: Parkinson’s & movement disordersMultiple sclerosis & neuroimmunology
Neuroimmunology investigates inflammatory disease of the nervous system. Treatment selection considers disease activity, monitoring needs, infection risk and rehabilitation.
Read the guide: Multiple sclerosis & neuroimmunologyNerve & muscle disorders
Neuromuscular assessment investigates weakness, sensory changes and fatigability. Nerve and muscle tests help localise the problem; further blood, genetic or imaging tests may be needed.
Read the guide: Nerve & muscle disordersHeadache & migraine care
Headache care identifies the pattern and checks for features requiring further investigation. A headache diary helps plan acute and preventive treatment and review medicine use.
Read the guide: Headache & migraine careMemory & cognitive assessment
Cognitive assessment examines memory, attention and daily functioning. History from the patient and, with consent, a relative helps interpret testing and plan support.
Read the guide: Memory & cognitive assessmentBrain & spinal tumour surgery
Neurosurgical tumour assessment balances diagnosis, tumour control and preservation of function. Biopsy, observation and resection are different options discussed with the specialist team.
Read the guide: Brain & spinal tumour surgeryPituitary & skull-base care
Pituitary and skull-base lesions may affect hormones, vision and nearby nerves. Planning often combines neurosurgical, endocrine and ophthalmic assessment.
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Understanding the options
Neurological needs differ by diagnosis and stage. Planned care after a stroke or for a diagnosed movement disorder may combine specialist follow-up with rehabilitation. The next step follows an individual assessment, rather than a standard package.
- Neurology follow-up and condition-specific medication review.
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy within an agreed care plan.
- Speech, communication or swallowing support when assessed as necessary.
- Cognitive rehabilitation and preparation for everyday activities after stroke.
Clinicians determine medical stability, care intensity and suitability for transfer or travel. Intensive inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient sessions are different settings. This coordination route is for planned enquiries, not acute stroke or other emergencies.