Back Pain

It is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas.

The potential sources and causes of back pain include:

  • Spinal disc herniation
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Trauma
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Fractures
  • Inflammatory disease

Treatment

  • Physiotherapy
  • Medications - Short term usage, medications prove effective
  • Exercises - Primarily back strengthening exercises under the guidance of a certified trainer, but always started once acute pain is controlled
  • Acupuncture
  • Surgery - Highly specialisedorthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and physiotherapists use computer assisted orthopaedic surgery techniques which are as follows:
    • Joint Replacement Surgeries - The joint replacement team provides state-of-the-art surgical care employing up-to-date techniques for the treatment.
    • Spine Surgery - Our dedicated spine clinic offers conservative and operative management for a wide range of spinal disorders, making use of state-of-the-art equipment like operating microscopes, computer-navigation, etc.
    • Traumatic Orthopaedic Management - We are equipped with:
      • Three-dimensional digitised fluoroscopic intra-operative imaging, coupled with professional software support services
      • Multi-functional multi-optional fracture tables (permitting minimal incision technique fixation for all possible fractures)
      • The latest orthopaedic implant and instrumentation, including biodegradable implants

 

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