Medical articles of Spinal fusion

09/01/2025
Mr Fahid Rasul
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon
Surgery 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 persistent pain, significant nerve compression, or loss of bladder or bowel control. The goal of surgery is to relieve pressure on the affected nerves, alleviate pain and restore mobility and quality of life.
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06/01/2025
Mr Edward Seel
Consultant spinal surgeon
Maximise recovery from robotic spinal fusion surgery
Spinal 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 years, robotic-assisted navigation has revolutionised spinal fusion surgery by offering greater precision, shorter recovery times and improved outcomes for patients.
27/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Back pain myths busted: What you really need to know
Back 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 an expert insight into back pain, explaining the facts, and what you really need to know.
26/08/2024
Mr Rohit Shetty
Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon
What is cervical myelopathy? Causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Cervical 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 orthopaedic and spinal surgeon, provides an expert insight into the condition.
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15/05/2024
Mr Wai Yoon
Consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon
What 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 include microdiscectomy, laminectomy and spinal fusion, depending on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms. Leading orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Wai Yoon goes into further detail, in this informative article.
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07/03/2024
Mr Colin Nnadi
Adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgeon
Early onset scoliosis: Why it’s important to seek assistance
Leading adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgeon Mr Colin Nnadi discusses early onset scoliosis in children, including symptoms, treatment and diagnosis, in this informative article.
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02/10/2018
Mr Irfan Malik
Robotic, Endoscopic, and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeon
The nuts and bolts of spinal fusions
When 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, what options are available to patients and how long we should expect recovery to take. Let’s take a look.
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