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RANGE OF PROBLEMS TREATED
ELECTIVE :
- Low back problems
- Neck problems
- Deformity – adult scoliosis
EMERGENCY :
- Tumors
- Trauma
- Infections
- Disc Prolapse
- Osteoporotic fractures of the Spine
RANGE OF TREATMENT MODALITIES OFFERED
- Education
- Self-help fitness program
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation program( community based)
- Injection procedures( 15-20/week)
- Surgery( 4-6 per week).
- Support Services: Spinal Support Group.
- Website- www.spinalunit.org
TYPES OF SURGICAL PROCEDURES OFFERED IN THE SPINAL UNIT
Neck:
Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Disc replacement
Vertebrectomy and reconstruction
Laminectiomy and Posterior Fixation
Cervical Discography
Cervical Nerve root blocks and facet injections
Low Back:
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Discectomy
Posterior Decompression and Fusion
Interspinous Spacers
Dynamic Stabilisation Procedures
Epidural Injections
Facet Injections
Nerve Root Blocks
Discograms
Percutaneous Disc Surgery
Others:
- Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic and malignant fractures
- Revision Lumbar Surgery- after previously failed surgery
- Tumor Reconstruction Surgery
- Debridement of Spinal Infections
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