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Sunshine Coast Neurosurgery is highly skilled in this specialised area of medicine. They draw on their extensive experience to chart a tailored treatment plan for each patient, using the very latest surgical approaches and techniques – depending on the complexity of the case and any underlying medical issues.
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 […]
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 […]
Hydrocephalus occurs when an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the cavities, or ventricles, of the brain. This fluid can cause swelling and pressure in the brain leading to headaches, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, balance and coordination issues, and cognitive impairment. To treat hydrocephalus the excess fluid is drained and diverted to […]
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 […]
Brain surgery has been revolutionised over recent years through the development of new technology, advanced imaging, new surgical approaches and enhanced techniques. In addition to open brain surgery where a portion of the skull is removed to access the brain, more and more conditions can be treated through very small holes in the skull […]
Brain tumours can be either benign or cancerous, but in both cases they can put pressure on the brain and cause severe physical symptoms. Depending on the type, size and location of the tumour, surgery can remove the growth to treat symptoms and prevent further damage to the brain. In addition to craniotomy, which […]
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 […]
The peripheral nerves, that is all of the nerves which are outside of the brain or spinal cord, can be damaged causing a person to experience tingling, numbness and chronic pain. This network includes nerves in the arms, legs, face, chest and abdomen which can be impacted by a range of issues including arthritis, accidents, […]
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 […]