Spinal Conditions & Surgery
The spine is a very complex structure, and inevitably this makes it susceptible to many potential conditions during one’s lifetime. Most problems with the spine are not serious but prompt diagnosis in some cases is essential. Most spinal conditions can be seen by an orthopaedic or pain management specialist.
Common conditions seen by a spinal specialist:
- Back and neck pain
- Herniated discs (slipped discs)
- Kyphosis
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal arthritis
- Spinal trauma and factures
- Spinal tumours
- Spinal deformities
Procedures and services offered:
- Balloon kyphoplasty
- Cervical disc replacement
- Discectomy and mircodiscectomy
- Epidural injections
- Facet joint injections
- Spinal decompression
- Spinal fusion
- Spinal tumour removal
- Vertebroplasty