Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
Disc can become damaged either through trauma or degeneration can be a source of pain.
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion and total disc replacement (ALIF and TDR)
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion is a surgical procedure used to treat problems such as disc degeneration, spinal instability, and deformities of the spine.
Cervical disc replacement
Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure to treat a herniated disc in the cervical or neck region.
Cervical laminectomy
Narrowing of the spinal canal is a common degenerative condition. A cervical laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the widening of the spinal canal...
Instrumented Fusion (PLF, PLIF, TLIF, XLIF, ALIF)
A fusion is designed to join two or more segments together permanently.
Lumbar laminectomy and hemi-laminectomy
The lamina is the part of the posterior ring structure of every vertebra that surrounds the spinal cord or the nerves.
Lumbar microdiscectomy and foraminotomy
Spinal nerves become symptomatic and produce pain when they are compressed. Most commonly, a disc prolapse will push the nerve against an overlying bony structure.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
This term refers to a new way of performing spinal surgery with the help of tubular systems or small retractors rather than through large open incisions.
Motion Preserving Surgery (artificial disc)
Every segment of the spinal column permits a small amount of motion through the intervertebral disc and the facet joints.
Posterior cervical fusion (C1-2, lateral mass screws)
Posterior cervical fusion is a surgical procedure performed through the back of the neck which involves joining or fusing two or more damaged cervical vertebrae.
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Peripheral nerve surgery
Carpal tunnel decompression (Mini Open)
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition involving compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel of the wrist, due to a raised pressure within this compartment.
Ulnar nerve decompression
The ulnar nerve as it travels through the lower part of the arm, the elbow and into the top part of the forearm runs through several areas in which it can be compressed or stretche
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Cranial procedures
Stereotactic brain biopsy
Stereotactic brain biopsy is a common procedure that allows a neurosurgeon to diagnose a brain lesion.
Stereotactic craniotomy for tumours
A craniotomy is the removal of part of your skull to gain access to your brain and treat various conditions such as a blood clot, abscess, aneurysm (bulging vessel) or tumour.
Burr holes or craniotomy for evacuation of intracranial haematoma
A burr hole or mini-craniotomy for haematoma is performed to remove a fresh blood or old blood clot from around the surface of the brain.
Acoustic neuroma surgery
An acoustic neuroma is a benign, slow-growing tumour that originates in the canal connecting the brain to the inner ear, from the 8th cranial nerve.
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy is a surgical procedure offered to patients with obstructive or non-communicating hydrocephalus.
Insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunt
This procedure is performed to relieve pressure inside the skull caused by fluid on the brain.
Transphenoidal removal for pituitary tumour
Most pituitary tumors are removed by the transsphenoidal approach which means the surgery is directed through the nose to the bottom of your skull where the pituitary gland is ..
Posterior fossa decompression
Treatment of Chiari malformations and syringomyelia is very dependent on the exact type of malformation, as well as progression in anatomy changes or symptoms...
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