脊髄脊椎・末梢神経外科の魅力と醍醐味

What are the More Attractive Points in Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery?

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・脳神経外科医における脊髄脊椎・末梢神経外科領域の知識習得と症例経験は，神経医としての診察能力および外科技術の向上のために重要である．

・脊髄脊椎・末梢神経外科の魅力は診断の奥深さと治療選択肢の多様性であり，患者の要望や達成目標を踏まえた手術戦略の立て方も醍醐味となる．

・日本脊髄外科学会は脳神経外科医にとって脊髄脊椎・末梢神経外科教育が円滑となるよう努力しており，今後も社会的・国際的な役割は拡大すると考える．

　In Japan, most neurosurgeons still focus on brain surgery. However, it is important for a neurosurgeon to acquire knowledge and experience in the fields of spinal cord and peripheral nerve surgeries to improve their diagnostic ability and surgical skills for patients with neurological disorders. The appeal and attractive points of spinal cord and peripheral nerve surgery include the depth of diagnosis and variety of treatment options that take into account the achievement goals according to a patient's requirement. The Neurospinal Society of Japan continues to make efforts to facilitate education and experience in spinal cord and peripheral nerve surgery for Japanese neurosurgeons. Our society believes that as more neurosurgeons in Japan develop concern and interest in this field, their social and international roles will expand further.