|
Complications of Surgery
Any operation has a risk of complications. Many of these are obvious and known - pain, bleeding,infection, even death. There are many rare complications (too many to list). The risk of permanent problems is small. 
|
|
Lumbar Discectomy
This operation is to remove protruding disc and decompress lumbar nerves thus relieving sciatica...
|
|
Simple lumbar fusion
This is the commonest fusion I do - it's as simple as possible but not too simple...
|
|
Complex fusion with pedicle screws
Pedicle screws give secure fixation in the spine and give added stability while awaiting fusion...
|
|
Far lateral discectomy and decompression
Sometimes discs prolapse out to the side rather than backwards - this requires a different approach...
|
|
Coccygectomy
The coccyx, our residual tail, can be painful after a fall, requiring removal...
|
