09/01/2025Mr Fahid RasulNeurosurgerySurgery for a lumbar disc prolapse (slipped disc)Surgery for a lumbar disc prolapse, also known as a herniated or slipped disc, is typically recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, or the condition is causing severe symptoms like persi...More articles from this doctor
06/01/2025Mr Edward SeelOrthopaedic SurgeryMaximise recovery from robotic spinal fusion surgerySpinal fusion surgery is a procedure used to treat conditions like chronic back pain, scoliosis, or degenerative disc disease by permanently connecting two or more vertebrae in the spine. In recent ye...
27/09/2024Written by Top DoctorsBack pain myths busted: What you really need to knowBack pain is a common health problem. However, despite its prevalence, many misconceptions about its causes, treatments, and prevention persist, leading to prolonged discomfort. This article provides ...
26/08/2024Mr Rohit ShettyOrthopaedic SurgeryWhat is cervical myelopathy? Causes, diagnosis, and treatmentCervical myelopathy is a serious condition that requires early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to manage symptoms and prevent permanent neurological damage. Mr Rohit Shetty, renowned consultant or...More articles from this doctor
15/05/2024Mr Wai YoonOrthopaedic SurgeryWhat are the causes of sciatica, and can they be treated surgically?Sciatica can be caused by various conditions affecting the spine, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and piriformis syndrome. Surgical treatment options for sciatica...More articles from this doctor
07/03/2024Mr Colin NnadiOrthopaedic SurgeryEarly onset scoliosis: Why it’s important to seek assistanceLeading adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgeon Mr Colin Nnadi discusses early onset scoliosis in children, including symptoms, treatment and diagnosis, in this informative article.More articles from this doctor
02/10/2018Mr Irfan MalikNeurosurgeryThe nuts and bolts of spinal fusionsWhen one looks at all the different spinal surgery options that are out there, it can seem very confusing and daunting. That’s why we asked neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik to explain spinal fusion surgery...More articles from this doctor