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Neurosurgery careers
Neurosurgery covers surgical treatment of nervous system disorders. Teams typically work in tertiary hospitals, trauma centres and combine surgeon, operating theatre nurse roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $60,000 to $700,000 a year worldwide.
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Neurosurgery focuses on surgical treatment of nervous system disorders. Teams work in tertiary hospitals, trauma centres and pay ranges from $60,000 to $700,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Surgical |
| Focus | surgical treatment of nervous system disorders |
| Settings | Tertiary hospitals, Trauma centres |
| Certifications | FRCS |
| Salary range (USD) | $60,000 – $700,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Surgeon
- Operating Theatre Nurse
Core procedures and activities
- Craniotomy
- Spinal fusion
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