Dr. Turker Karanci

Conditions Treated by Dr. Turker Karanci

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Turker Karanci treats:

• Stroke
• Huntington's Disease
• Csf Obstruction
• Brain Abscess
• Epilepsy
• Hydrocephalus
• Pinched Nerve
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Disc Degeneration
• Spondylolisthesis
• Disc Dessication
• Herniated Disc
• Brain Tumor
• Meningioma
• Vertebral Tumors
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Achondroplasia
• Spinal Tumor
• Chronic Depression
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Slip Disc
• Meningiomas
• Ependymomas
• Astrocytoma
• Mixed Gliomas
• Fractured Vertebra
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Glioma
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Scoliosis
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Disc Bulge
• Tremors
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Disc Herniation
• Parkinson's Disease
• Spinal Arthritis
• Paget'S Disease
• Disc Pain
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Dementia
• Disc Disease
• Dystonia
• Cerebral Edema
• Spinal Stenosis
• Brain Cancers
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Aneurysm
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Brain Infection

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Turker Karanci

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Prominent scalp veins
• restricting range of motion
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Drowsiness
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Nausea or vomiting
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Unusually large head size
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Memory problems
• Seizures

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Turker Karanci

You can find Doctor Turker Karanci in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Turker Karanci

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Turker Karanci has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

• Microdiscectomy
• Laminectomy
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Scoliosis Surgery
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Craniotomy
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Kyphoplasty
• Spinal Fusion

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.