Dr. Kang Moo Sung

Conditions Treated by Dr. Kang Moo Sung

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Kang Moo Sung treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Kang Moo Sung

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

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

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. Kang Moo Sung

Doctor Kang Moo Sung is available 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. Kang Moo Sung

The popular procedures that Dr. Kang Moo Sung performs are listed below:

• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Laminectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Microdiscectomy
• Scoliosis Surgery

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.

Qualification

• Residency, Yonsei University Health System
• Yonsei University College of Medicine

Past Experiences

• Assistant Professor, Spinal Neurosurgery, Kangnam Severance Hospital
• Clinical Research Assistant Professor, Spinal Neurosurgery, Kangnam Severance Hospital
• Clinical Lecturer, Spinal Neurosurgery, Kangnam Severance Hospital,