Overview
Endoscopic spine surgery is suitable for some kinds of lumbar intervertebral disc problems. I can advise you if such an approach is suitable for your problem, and of the potential benefits and risks of such an approach compared with a standard lumbar microdiscectomy. Both options are now available in my practice, thereby allowing an unbiaised decision to be made on which approach is best suited for your individual case.
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Interspinous spacers
Are they a stand-alone effective treatment for lumbar stenosis? No. Recent literature suggests that interspinous spacers on their own do not result in a clinically satisfactory result for patients... -
Endoscopic lumbar discectomy
Ireland's first endoscopic discectomy I recently perfromed the first lumbar endoscopic discectomies in Ireland. A 7mm incision is all that's required now using... -
Is spine surgery a guaranteed success?
Each part of the spine is an amazingly complex and unique piece of anatomy. What makes the spine fascinating for... -
Is spine surgery risky?
Nothing in life is risk free. The risks of spine surgery are small, but certainly not zero. I would... -
Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis USA I completed a spinal neurosurgery fellowship in Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis USA, having firstly finished my...