Prashanth J. Rao is a neurosurgeon based in Randwick, NSW. He works out of Suite 7a, Level 7, Barker Street, Randwick, where patients can access surgical care for a range of nervous system and spine related problems.
Neurosurgery can sound broad, but in day to day practice it often comes down to helping with pain, movement issues, and nerve problems. Over time, people come in with long lasting back or neck pain, leg pain, or numbness that can be linked to spinal conditions. This may include disc problems such as invertebral disc disease and herniated discs, along with issues like spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis.
In many cases, treatment is aimed at taking pressure off nerves and improving how the spine works. Procedures connected to this work can include microdiscectomy and laminectomy, as well as spinal fusion when needed. Bone graft and similar support can also be part of care for some patients.
At times, surgery is also considered when there is a growth or other change in the spine or brain. Conditions listed for care include spinal and bone tumours, hemangioma and hemangioblastoma. Hydrocephalus is another issue that may be treated, where fluid build up affects the brain.
Some people seek help for nerve pain in the face as well. Trigeminal neuralgia is one example, and care can involve options like microvascular decompression. Other nervous system related problems listed include paraplegia, and care may also cover situations involving blood vessels, such as thrombectomy.
There are also broader, but still very serious, health concerns that can overlap with neurosurgical care. For example, retrograde ejaculation is listed, along with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and facet joint syndrome. ADHD is also included in the available service information, although every case is different.
For pain and mobility problems, vertebroplasty is another procedure that may be discussed. And when thinking about complex cases, bone graft, acute pain support, and follow up planning are often important parts of the overall pathway.
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