Information and Advice
Though I am a surgeon, many people come to me for advice rather than expecting to be operated on.
I can diagnose your condition, give the options on management and provide advice on exercise, diet, work, posture and furniture to suit your particular problem.
Wherever possible, nonoperative management will be advised but if there is surgery which can help, I will explore and discuss the pros and cons with you.
Physiotherapy
I work with physiotherapists specialising in spinal conditions and can provide onward referral to them if appropriate.
Injections
I can give you steroid injections into the spine for pain relief, when appropriate.
Spine surgery
Having undergone specialist training at the University of Toronto, I can provide a wide variety of surgical treatment. Wherever possible, minimally invasive surgery will be offered.
Complex reconstructive spine surgery is undertaken with referrals from other surgeons abroad and other parts of the U.K.
Many airlines do not allow patients to fly soon after surgery and indeed, in many cases its not advisable to do so. Minimally invasive procedures however, enable one to recover quickly, return to work and also satisfy flying regulations in many cases.
Most patients that I see, have degenerative spine disease. Some however, have unusual problems.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body, especially the skin, nervous system, eyes and bones. Spinal disorders in this context can be challenging and I can offer advice and management in this area.
Hypermobility spectrum disorder and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome patients sometimes have very debilitating and distressing symptoms which seem to be triggered by movements of their head. Some feel their head is too heavy for their neck. I can help diagnose whether there is obvious craniocervical instability and how to navigate this very controversial area of medicine.
A highly personalised approach with a tailor made solution for each problem, is taken, when it comes to any surgery.