Neurosurgery.mu

Patient Education Team

The Neurosurgery.mu team provides clear, evidence-based patient education on brain and spine conditions. This content is general education and not a substitute for personalised medical advice.

1 Jul 2026

When to Seek Urgent Care for Sudden Back or Neck Pain

Learn the warning signs that mean back or neck pain needs same-day medical attention, and when to call emergency services.

By Neurosurgery.mu

15 Jun 2026

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: What It Means for You

A clear, reassuring guide to modern and minimally invasive neurosurgery for brain and spine conditions, written for patients and families in Mauritius.

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14 Jun 2026

Preparing for Spine Surgery and What Recovery Looks Like

A clear, reassuring guide for patients in Mauritius on how spine surgery is decided, how to prepare, and what a typical recovery journey involves.

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13 Jun 2026

Cervical Spine Conditions: Neck Pain, Nerve Compression and Surgery

A clear, reassuring guide to neck pain, pinched nerves and spinal cord pressure in the cervical spine, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

By Neurosurgery.mu

12 Jun 2026

Brain Tumours: Types, Warning Signs and Treatment

A clear, reassuring guide to brain tumours for patients in Mauritius, covering common types, warning signs, diagnosis and the full range of treatment options.

By Neurosurgery.mu

11 Jun 2026

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Explained: Why It Happens and How It Is Treated

A clear, reassuring guide to lumbar spinal stenosis for patients in Mauritius, covering causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the full range of treatment options.

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10 Jun 2026

Understanding a Herniated (Slipped) Disc: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

A clear, reassuring guide to what a herniated or slipped disc is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available, from rest to surgery.

By Neurosurgery.mu