Category: Surgical Procedures

What is Kyphoplasty? Kyphoplasty is a new minimally invasive technique in vertebral compression fractures. It is primarily performed for patients who suffer vertebral fracture due to diminished bone strength. Patients who benefit the most...

Minimally Invasive Discectomy Article under construction

Lumbar Microdiscectomy – Patient Information Sheet Introduction Lumbar microdiscectomy is basically an operation on the lumbar spine, performed using a surgical microscope and microsurgical techniques. This particular surgical procedure requires only a very small...

Disc Replacement Surgery Introduction The intervertebral discs play an integral part of the spine. These shock absorbers that are made up of a tough, fibrous outer core and a soft, gel-like centre found between...

Minimally Invasive Discectomy Introduction Minimally invasive discectomy is a relatively new option for those that need to undergo a discectomy to relieve pain associated with a prolapsed intervertebral disc. The recovery time from a...