Treatments
The right treatment depends on the diagnosis, your goals, and your tolerance for recovery. Below are the surgical and non-surgical options.
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Surgical
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
ACDF removes a damaged cervical disc from the front of the neck and fuses the adjacent vertebrae. Effective for myelopathy and radiculopathy unresponsive to other treatment.
Read moreLumbar Decompression
Surgical widening of the lumbar spinal canal to relieve nerve compression. Mr. Rath performs decompression endoscopically wherever possible, with open or microscopic approaches available when the anatomy requires.
Read moreLumbar Discectomy (Open / Microdiscectomy)
Open or microscopic removal of a prolapsed lumbar disc compressing the sciatic nerve. Used when the anatomy or extent of prolapse makes open surgery the safest option.
Read moreLumbar Spinal Fusion
Lumbar fusion corrects alignment, decompresses compressed nerves, and stabilises the affected segment. Used when keyhole and minimally invasive options are not feasible.
Read moreSacroiliac Joint Surgery
Surgical stabilisation of the sacroiliac joint for patients with chronic SI joint pain unresponsive to injections and physiotherapy.
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Conservative Care
Before surgery is considered, Mr. Rath co-ordinates a structured programme of physiotherapy, pain management, and lifestyle intervention. Most back pain resolves without surgery.
Read moreMedial Branch Block for Facet Joint Pain
Image-guided injection that targets the nerves supplying the facet joints to relieve chronic back pain. A diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that helps identify the pain source.
Read moreNerve Root Block
Image-guided injection of steroid and anaesthetic alongside a compressed spinal nerve root. Used to relieve sciatica or arm pain and confirm the pain source.
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