Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) refers to surgical techniques that only require a small incision to be made compared to large open surgery.

Endoscopic spinal surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat various spinal conditions.

Atlanto-Axial Fusion, or Atlanto-Axial Trans-Articular Screw Fixation, is performed to realign and stabilise the first and second cervical vertebra.

Cervical arthroplasty, or total disc replacement, refers to the replacement of an intervertebral disc with an artificial metal and plastic prosthesis.

Cervical corpectomy or vertebrectomy refers to the removal and replacement of a vertebra and the intervertebral discs above and below it.

A cervical foraminotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that enlarges the intervertebral foramen by removing the roof of the tunnel, and any...

A cervical interbody fusion, also known as an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, refers to the complete removal of an intervertebral disc...

Cervical laminectomy is a procedure that removes some of the lamina (the bone enclosing the back of the spinal cord) and spinal processes at...

A cervical posterior discectomy, or posterior foraminodiscectomy, is a procedure that removes part of an inter-vertebral disc that has herniated...

A cervical laminoplasty is a procedure that tilts open some lamina (the bone enclosing the back of the spinal cord), to increase space and decrease...

Cervical myelopathy can occur when a very large herniation into the spinal canal places severe pressure on the nerves in the spinal cord and...

Lateral mass screw fixation is a procedure to realign and stabilise adjacent cervical vertebra. It involves a bone graft being placed between...

Also known as a total disc replacement, lumbar arthroplasty involves the replacement of an intervertebral disc with an artificial metal and plastic...

A lumbar corpectomy, or vertebrectomy, refers to the removal and replacement of a vertebra and the intervertebral discs above and below it. This...

A lumbar foraminotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that enlarges the intervertebral foramen by removing the roof of the tunnel, and any...

A lumbar laminectomy is performed in the case of spinal stenosis to relieve leg pain that hasn’t improved with conservative treatment.

Microdiscectomy (Microdecompression) surgery removes the degenerated disc, to then allow normal function and movement of the spine.

A lumbar pedicle screw fusion is performed where the spine is unstable and can’t maintain the functional alignment between all its important...

A lumbar portal discectomy is used to treat a disc herniation. Lumbar disc herniations are very common and often don’t cause any symptoms.

A lumbar spinal fusion is performed where the spine is unstable and can’t maintain the functional alignment between all its important structures...

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.

National Rugby League and Rugby Union are some of Australia’s most popular sports, both in terms of watching and playing. Because of their...