What is it?
A spinal surgeon specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine, neck and spinal cord. Within the specialism, a neurosurgeon operates on the nervous system, while an orthopaedic surgeon will treat the bones and joints.
What conditions does it cover?
The most common conditions our experts are called upon to provide an opinion on are:
- Lumbar spine disorders
- Spinal infection
- Spinal Tumour
- Trauma and Scoliosis
- Cervical pathology
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Microdiscectomy
- Neck surgery
- Anterior Lumbar Fusion
- Lateral Lumbar Fusion (XLIF)
- Total Disc Replacement
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A medicolegal perspective on cervical spine injuries
The cervical spine, consisting of the bones in the neck, plays a crucial role in supporting the head and protecting the spinal cord. Despite being relatively rare, cervical spine injuries are significant due to their potential severity and the need for prompt diagnosis to avoid devastating consequences.
