Just as back pain has many causes, there are also many medical solutions available when other interventions have not delivered relief.
Back pain can be caused by degenerative conditions, spinal stenosis, facet joint syndrome, scoliosis, sciatica, disc issues, spondylolisthesis, osteoporosis, accidents and trauma. In some cases injections can manage pain and discomfort, while other back conditions such as disc protrusions and spinal canal stenosis benefit from surgery designed to relive pressure on the nerves which pass through the spine.
In conditions such as scoliosis, surgery can effectively realign the curvature of the spine to prevent complications that can include decreased lung function if left untreated.
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Disc Protrusions
Disc protrusion occurs when the soft spinal disc or ‘cushion’, which sits between each vertebrae in the spine, bulges or moves beyond its normal range. When this occurs, the disc can press on surrounding spinal nerves causing inflammation, tingling, spasms, pain and sciatica, which is lower back and leg pain. If untreated this condition may […]
Keyhole Surgery
Experienced in the latest keyhole surgery techniques, Dr. Byrne uses this minimally invasive procedure to effectively treat both brain and spinal conditions. This surgical technique only requires a small incision (usually less than 10mm), which allows the surgeon to gain direct access to the area they are operating on. Conducted under general anaesthetic, the surgeon […]
Spinal Canal Stenosis
This condition occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves travelling through the spine, causing numbness, weakness and pain. Narrowing of the spinal canal can be caused by an overgrowth of bone or tissue (such as cartilage), a tumour, injury or trauma, osteoarthritis, herniated discs or general […]
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