CNS Blog
Congenital narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal – Implications
When a spinal canal is relatively narrow from birth, where it will remain relatively narrow throughout life, it is referred to as congenital spinal canal narrowing. This is different to acquired (typically degenerative) narrowing which is referred to as spinal stenosis. The MRI image below shows a mildly congenitally narrow lumbar spinal canal, with antero-posterior […]
Read MoreAnterior cervical spinal reconstruction – cutting edge “hybrids” and multiple artificial discs
“Worn out necks” with osteophytes, desiccated (dehydrated, collapsed discs) and early reversal of lordosis (left panel, pre-op.) can be structurally and functionally salvaged/’rejuvinated’ with hybrid cage and artificial disc (middle panel, post-op. same patient) constructs or, where feasible, dual (or multiple) artificial discs (right panel, different patient). Lovely to be living in a day and […]
Read MoreCranial surgery commenced at Hurstville Private Hospital
Hurstville Private Hospital is an excellent hospital in Sydney’s south, and a Centre of Excellence in robotic surgery. I commenced regularly operating there in 2018, and make use of their Mazor Renaissance spinal robot system, as well as carry out artificial cervical and lumbar discs, and other spinal procedures, all with a great team of […]
Read More82 years young. Spinal surgery on people in their 80s.
The image is excerpted from a LinkedIn Post I wrote and published recently. My patient unreservedly approved the post and video. For the actual 2-min video, please click the link below the post. Dr Vini Link to video
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