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Lumbar Radiofrequency Rhizotomy (RFR)

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Lumbar Radiofrequency Rhizotomy (RFR). Lumbar Radiofrequency Rhizotomy (RFR). This is the section that explains the detail of the operation or procedure above and should be read in conjunction with the section. The reason why your specialist performs this procedure and not a more invasive operation is because he or she is trying to be as conservative as possible in treating your condition. The aim is to treat your symptoms without resorting to a more invasive operation. These are not majorly important ne...

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Osteoporosis

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Is most common in women over the age of 50 years. Following menopause, women experience rapid bone loss due to the decrease in oestrogen production. Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. Spinal or vertebral fractures can lead to a loss of height, severe back pain, nerve compression and deformity. The following risk factors are associated with osteoporosis. Images used with permission from Medtronic. What are the symptoms? Bone loss occurs without symptoms.

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Neck Pain

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Is a very common complaint among people of all age groups. It is, however, more commonplace among people in their thirties and onwards. Neck pain is mainly due to degenerative or wear and tear changes in the spine and is most often part of a progressive disease. It means that the underlying problem responsible for neck pain will slowly but surely get worse in time. There are three types of neck pain: mechanical neck pain. Would include pressure point therapy, massage therapy, physiotherapy and chiropract...

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Lumbar Slipped Disc

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The spinal cord extends from the brainstem to the lower spine and ends just below the level of the thoracic and lumbar spine junction. A slipped lumbar disc simply compresses nerve roots that are dangling in the spinal canal. This is because there is no spinal cord at this level, but only nerve roots that originate from the spinal cord. Cervical or thoracic disc. On the other hand, can compress the cord or the nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? This is ...

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Lumbar Decompression

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This is the section that explains the detail of the operation or procedure above and should be read in conjunction with the section. A lumbar decompression is performed for trapped nerves. The aim of the operation is to remove the compressive elements that are compressing the nerves of the spine. This may be caused by bone, ligaments or even parts of discs. Anatomy of the Spine. When undergoing this operation, you will be lying on your stomach on bolsters or pillows during your procedure. Your specialist...

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Lumbar Nerve Root Block

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Lumbar Nerve Root Block. Lumbar Nerve Root Block. This is the section that explains the detail of the operation or procedure above and should be read in conjunction with the the section. In other cases where the foramen through which the nerve runs (see the section. Anatomy of the Spine. Is permanently obstructed by a disc fragment or because of a bony narrowing, the relief will only be temporary. The block will, however, serve to determine the level at which an operation should take place. When undergoi...

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Treatment for

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This website is a patient resource compiled from information from leading spinal surgeons practicing in South Africa and complements the. My Spine – Lumbar. My Spine – Cervical. Information booklets that you can obtain directly from your spinal specialist. You will find information about spinal conditions and treatment on this website. Register and become part of the my-spine.com community. Click here to Login or Register. Your Cart is currently empty. My Spine – Lumbar. And My Spine – Cervical.

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Caudal / Sacral Block

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Caudal / Sacral Block. Caudal / Sacral Block. This is the section that explains the detail of the operation or procedure above and should be read in conjunction with the section. The reason why your specialist performs this procedure and not a more invasive procedure, is because he or she is trying to be as conservative as possible in treating your symptoms. This procedure can also be performed on an out-patient basis under CT guidance by a radiologist. You may sometimes have a bit of discomfort directly...

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Lumbar Microdiscectomy

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This is the section that explains the detail of the operation or procedure above and should be read in conjunction with the section. A lumbar microdiscectomy is performed for a slipped (herniated or prolapsed) disc. The aim of the operation is to remove the bit of the nucleus pulposus (see the sections. Anatomy of the Spine. When undergoing this operation, you will be lying on your stomach on bolsters or pillows. Your specialist will make a small cut along your spinous processes. This cut can var...This ...