The brain and spinal cord

make up the central nervous system, with the brain being the control centre of the body and the spinal cord bring the intermediary where messages travel from the brain to the body.

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Dr Motlhabane Madumo

Dr Motlhabane Madumo, a skilful neurosurgeon in Midrand, treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and central nervous system through both non-surgical management and surgery. He understands how important it is for these systems to work to ensure an active and healthy lifestyle, free from chronic pain.

Services Include

Spinal surgeries for trauma and degeneration

Spinal surgeries relieve pressure on the spinal cord and realign and stabilise the vertebral column.

Lumbar Spine Decompression

Lumbar decompression procedures reduce pressure on the nerves in the lumbar spine to treat chronic pain and numbness in the legs.

Lumbar Spine Fusions

Lumbar spinal fusions connect vertebrae using bone grafts or synthetic components, eliminating painful friction between bones.

Spinal Tumour Resections

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, removing spinal tumours involves the expertise and input of radiation and medical oncologists.

Injections for Pain

Epidural steroidal injections are used to treat upper and lower back pain together with neck pain.

Craniotomies/Craniectomies

A craniotomy and craniectomy are procedures performed to remove brain tumours, or treat bleeding and infection.

VP Shunts for Both Adults and Children

Ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VP shunts) are surgical devices that remove excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain.

Paediatric Conditions

Neurological disorders affecting children include Chiari malformation, neural tube disabilities, tumours of the brain and spine and hydrocephalus.

Skull Reconstruction/Restoration

In the event of trauma, a neurosurgeon utilises alloplastic implants, grafts and revascularised free flaps to reconstruct the skull.

Emergency Neurosurgical Procedures

Emergency neurosurgical procedures are performed to treat trauma or infection to the brain, spine or nervous system.

NEUROSURGERY,
ALWAYS STRIVING FOR SIMPLIFIED AND PATIENT-CENTRED SOLUTIONS TO LIFE'S COMPLEX PROBLEMS/CONDITIONS.