Complex spinal surgery is a specialized area of neurosurgery that involves the treatment of complex spinal conditions such as spinal tumors, spinal deformities, spinal cord injuries, and complex spinal trauma. The goal of complex spinal surgery is to restore function, relieve pain, and improve quality of life for patients with these conditions. Treatment options for complex spinal surgery by the neurosurgeon may include:

1. Spinal fusion: This is a surgical procedure that involves joining two or more vertebrae in the spine to create a more stable and stronger spine. Spinal fusion may be used to treat conditions such as spinal fractures, spinal deformities, and spinal tumors.

2. Decompression surgery: This type of surgery involves removing parts of the spine, such as bone or tissue, that may be causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Decompression surgery may be used to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

3. Artificial disc replacement: This is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or diseased spinal disc with an artificial disc. Artificial disc replacement may be used to treat conditions such as degenerative disc disease and spinal fractures.

4. Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty: These are minimally invasive procedures to treat vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis, cancer or trauma. In kyphoplasty, a balloon is inflated within the vertebra to restore height and shape before bone cement is injected. In vertebroplasty, bone cement is directly injected into the vertebra to stabilize it.

5. Intraoperative spinal navigation: This technique uses computer-assisted technology to guide the surgeon during complex spinal surgeries. It helps the neurosurgeon to visualize the anatomy of the spine more accurately and make more precise incisions and movements.

The specific treatment option used for complex spinal surgery will depend on the patient’s individual needs and circumstances, and the expert opinion of the neurosurgeon. Neurosurgeons will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and personalized care throughout the treatment process.