CNS Blog
“REPLACEMENT PARTS” FOR AGEING SPINES
This brief video on our CNS YouTube channel takes you on a step-by-step journey through artificial mobile lumbar disc surgery, a scientifically/medically validated, minimally invasive operation that many people may eventually undergo as they age. We’re lucky to be alive in an age of “spare parts” (joint) replacement for our bodies which are, after all, […]
Read MoreThe wonders of modern minimally invasive spinal surgery in elderly patients
As a neurosurgeon, I am seeing more and more patients aged in their 70s and 80s with relatively incapacitating spinal conditions that cause pain and disability. I hope you enjoy this brief video (link button below) highlighting what can be achieved these days with good judgement. We’re lucky to be living in a time where […]
Read MoreBrain Aneurysm Surgery – Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm
Brain aneurysms are potentially devastating entities. Around 1-2% of people in the general population harbour one or more aneurysm(s), completely unaware. Fortunately, most brain aneurysms don’t cause a problem. Some, however, do, and the biggest problem associated with these is rupture, referred to as “subarachnoid hemorrhage”. Most are treated endovascularly, some (particularly middle cerebral artery […]
Read MoreThe latest in cervical spine disc replacement surgery with sleek artificial mobile discs
When cervical discs get worn or if they’re damaged through injury/trauma, in many instances they can be replaced with artificial mobile discs such as the one shown here (Mobi-C). This particular prosthesis is my preferred choice, and my patient-reported outcomes with this have been overwhelmingly excellent thus far. I have put in many of these […]
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