Spine surgery
A/Prof Raj Reddy is a spine surgeon in Sydney for degenerative spinal conditions like herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal tumours and trauma.
His main consulting rooms are at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital in Randwick. He also has rooms in Caringbah in Sutherland Shire. He operates at Prince of Wales Private Hospital and St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
What is spine surgery?
Spine surgery is a procedure of the spine or associated anatomy to treat a spinal condition. Since causes, symptoms and the nature of a spine condition vary, a neurosurgeon tailors each surgical procedure to each person.
Spine surgery can be performed using traditional techniques or minimally invasive methods. Minimally invasive techniques involve a smaller incision and special microsurgical instruments. These can shorten recovery time and reduce the risk of complications.
Most people can start moving again on the same day or the day after surgery. A physiotherapist may review a person in recovery and advise on exercises to help them regain strength and heal.
Sometimes, healthcare professionals will design a rehabilitation program for you. The goal of back and neck rehabilitation is to help you return to your highest level of functioning and independence, and to improve your overall quality of life.
What conditions does spine surgery treat?
Depending on the cause, level of pain and the person’s circumstances, spine surgery can treat several conditions, such as:
It’s important to remember that surgery isn’t always required to treat spinal conditions.
Learn more about treating conditions that cause neck pain and back pain.
What are the different types of spine surgery?
Some of the most common types of spine surgery include fusion, decompressions (such as laminectomy), discectomy and artificial disc replacement. Depending on which part of the spine is affected, these may be performed on the cervical, lumbar or thoracic spine, but most commonly the affected parts are the cervical and lumbar spine.
- Spinal fusion
- Lumbar laminectomy (decompression)
- Lumbar microdiscectomy
- Lumbar disc replacement (total disc replacement)
- Cervical laminectomy
- Cervical discectomy
- Cervical disc replacement (total disc replacement)
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