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Spinal surgery in Aberdeen

Spinal surgery can relieve pain or weakness caused by compressed spinal nerves, helping you to get back on your feet.

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Spinal surgery, carried out by an experienced orthopaedic spinal surgeon, may be recommended when nerves in the spine become compressed due to conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs or age-related degeneration. This pressure can affect how nerves function, leading to ongoing symptoms such as persistent pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms or legs, and in some cases, difficulty walking or reduced mobility.

Surgical procedures, including spinal decompression, are designed to relieve this pressure on the nerves, helping to ease pain, restore movement and improve overall quality of life, particularly when non-surgical treatments have not provided sufficient relief.

Seeking early assessment from a specialist spinal surgeon can help prevent symptoms from worsening and support a safer, more comfortable return to everyday activities.

At Albyn Hospital, patients presenting with back pain or leg pain are assessed by a highly experienced orthopaedic spinal surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions.

The initial consultation begins with a detailed assessment focusing on symptoms such as back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling or muscle weakness. A full medical history is reviewed, along with any previous treatments or investigations, to build a clear understanding of the condition. A comprehensive physical examination is then carried out to assess posture, spinal alignment, range of movement, muscle strength and reflexes. This helps identify potential signs of nerve compression, disc problems or other spinal disorders.

If further investigation is required, the consultant may arrange advanced diagnostic imaging, including MRI scans, X-rays or CT scans, to provide a detailed view of the spine and confirm an accurate diagnosis. (Please note that any diagnostic test required are charged in addition to the initial consultation fee)

Following diagnosis, a tailored treatment plan is created to support each patient’s recovery. Non-surgical treatments are typically recommended first and may include specialist physiotherapy to improve strength, mobility and function, or targeted spinal injection therapy to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

If these conservative treatments do not provide sufficient relief, spinal surgery may be recommended by the consultant as the most effective option to alleviate symptoms, restore mobility and improve long-term quality of life.

We have an expert team of specialists ready to quickly diagnose and treat your back pain. From Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeons, to Physiotherapists, to Pain Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary team is here to support you throughout each stage of your healthcare journey.

Treatments offered, but not limited to: 

  • Spinal fusion surgery: can treats debilitating pain in the lumbar (lower) spine. It involves fusing together two or more of your vertebrae (the bones that form your spinal cord) using a bone graft.
  • Lumbar spinal decompression surgery: often performed to treat compressed nerves caused spinal stenosis. During this procedure, the muscles in your back will be raised to expose your spine. Surgical instruments will then be inserted through incisions made in your back to remove any tissue (bone or ligaments) at the back of your spine that could be compressing your nerves.
  • Spine injection for pain: are also known as epidural steroid injections. An epidural injection contains a steroid medicine, usually combined with local anaesthetic. Steroid injections help eliminate inflammation around your spinal cord, reducing pain and stiffness in your back in turn.

  • Expert assessment from an experienced spinal consultant. You will see the same same consultant throughout the entirety of their treatment journey.
  • A multidisciplinary clinic. Your consultant is supported by a number of other healthcare professionals such as nurses, radiographers, physiotherapists or pain management consultants. This multidisciplinary team approach ensures you will receive support and treatment from the most appropriate specialist throughout your time with us.
  • Our state-of-the-art imaging facilities include Xray, CT, MRI and ultrasound.  These diagnostic imaging procedures can all be easily arranged if required. Our Radiologists work closely with our consultants to provide an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible.
  • Treatment plans tailored to meet your individual health needs.
  • Fixed-price surgery packages.

Anyone wishing to book an appointment for spinal treatment at Albyn Hospital can contact out friendly team on 01224 595993.

Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in November 2021. Next review due November 2024.

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