What is the difference between an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and a Neurosurgeon?
Both specialties have training and experiences in spinal surgery. Neurosurgeons and Orthopaedic surgeons developed many of the techniques and instruments used in spinal surgery cooperatively. Traditionally, Orthopaedic surgeons have been more involved in fusion of the spine for trauma, cancer, scoliosis and other spine deformities. Orthopaedic spine surgeons have additional fellowship training exclusively in spine disease and surgical techniques.
