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...
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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...