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 uses very thin, accurate instruments and a tiny camera or microscope. Throughout the operation the images captured by the camera/microscope are projected on to a monitor to guide the surgeon.
As keyhole surgery only requires a small incision the benefits to the patient are less risk of infection, reduced post-operative pain, faster healing times, shorter hospital stay and faster overall recovery.
This technique can be used to treat a range of conditions including disc herniations, spinal fusion and disc protrusions.
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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 […]
Spinal Surgery
A range of spinal conditions can require surgical intervention including spinal injury or trauma, scoliosis, degenerative conditions, arthritis, spinal stenosi, tumours and disc damage. Using the most appropriate individual treatment plan, surgery can be effectively used to reduce pain, tingling, numbness and weakness; improve movement and function; remove disc and nerve pressure; restore spinal stability […]
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