Medical articles of Spinal column

11/03/2026
Written by Top Doctors
Complex revision of myelopathy surgery
In some cases, patients who have already undergone spinal surgery may develop recurrent or persistent symptoms. Complex revision surgery may then be necessary to address ongoing spinal cord compression or structural problems in the spine.
14/04/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Backing up the facts on adult spinal deformities
Adult spinal deformities are abnormalities of the shape of the spine that occur in adulthood. In this article, a consultant spinal neurosurgeon explains common spinal deformities for adults, and why a dual-speciality approach is the best for treatment.
30/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Preventing the pain: How to keep your spine healthy for life
Keeping your spine healthy can start with prevention. We take a look at this important topic, here.
09/05/2023
Dr Waqar Saleem
Clinical Oncologist
What are the first signs of a spinal tumour?
A spinal tumour is an abnormal growth of cells that start within the spinal column and/or the structures within it, such as the spinal cord. Here, Dr Waqar Saleem, renowned consultant clinical oncologist, provides an expert insight into spinal tumours.
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21/12/2021
Mr Will Kieffer
Consultant orthopaedic spine surgeon
Spinal disc replacement or spinal fusion? Solutions to back and neck pain
Sufferers of chronic back or neck pain may have to consider opting for a spinal disc replacement operation or a spinal fusion to improve their symptoms. In this article, we speak with respected consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Will Kieffer about the procedures.
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04/09/2020
Mr Caspar Aylott
Spine Surgeon
Why do I have a rounded back? The best treatment for bad posture
Have you ever been told to 'stand up straight' or 'stop slouching'? If you have, you could be suffering from kyphosis, a condition in which the upper part of your spine curves excessively and causes your back to look more rounded than normal. Mr Caspar Aylott, a leading consultant spinal surgeon explains more.
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