Neurospine Institute AU

We are searching for our next cohort of Clinical Fellows to join our team at Neurospine Institute. ⭐️ Please see job advert below for more information or contact Managing Director, Colin La Galia with queries. ⭐️

This is the most common group of clinical problems and is caused by the ‘wear and tear’ changes of aging and arthritis in the spine. Another name for this is Spondylosis. The usual symptoms that patients suffer include low back pain or neck pain, the symptoms often come and go in cycles, gradually worsening over time. The other main category of symptom is pain in either the arm or leg, which is usually is a result of nerves or even the spinal cord itself being compressed somewhere in the spine. In most cases, the pain will settle down over a few weeks or a month or two, and surgical intervention is not needed. Some patients with principally neck or back pain however may be helped by fusion or disc replacement surgery and some patients may be considerably helped by Spinal Injections. To find out more about common spine diseases and injuries, visit our website to learn more https://buff.ly/40zWBfN #degenerativediscdisease #spinesurgery #gpeducation #patienteducation #neurospineinstitute

⚽ 🏀 NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE - SPORTS MEDICINE EDUCATION DINNER ⚾ 🏉 We are still on a high from our first sports medicine themed educational event last week at @perthflyingsquadronyachtclub - the high level of engagement from GPs, sports medicine physicians, IMCs and allied health providers blew our socks off at this waitlisted event! Thank you to our presenters A/Prof Greg Cunningham and Dr Michael Kern for speaking about endoscopic ‘key-hole’ discectomies in athletes and cervical/ lumbar total disc replacements and artificial discs in high performance individuals. 🩻 Thanks again to MRINow for their support. We can't wait for the next one! 🤩

What is Endoscopic Spine Surgery and why is it important? ⁉️ Endoscopic Spine Surgery is a procedure increasing in popularity to treat spine conditions. Research shows that minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) can improve patient outcomes by reducing recovery time, reduce side effects and pain levels - endoscopic spine surgery is one example of this! At Neurospine Insitute, Drs Michael Kern and A/Prof Greg Cunningham are both trained in Endoscopic Spine Surgery. To find out more about our team of practitioners and the range of brain & spine conditions that we treat, visit https://buff.ly/3DWKRMu

🩻 What Is A Herniated Or Slipped Disc? Herniation describes an abnormality of the intervertebral disc that is also known as a “slipped,” “ruptured” or “bulging” disc. This occurs when the inner core (nucleus pulposus) of the disc bulges out through the outer layer of ligaments that surround the disc (annulus fibrosis). This tear in the annulus fibrosis causes pain in the back at the point of herniation. If the protruding disc presses on a spinal nerve, the pain may spread to the area of the body that is served by that nerve like the leg. 🩻 What Are The Symptoms Of A Herniated Disc? Usually, the main symptom is sharp, acute pain. In some cases, there may be a previous history of localized low back pain, with pain also extending down the leg served by the affected nerve. This pain is usually described as a deep, sharp or burning, which gets worse as it moves down the affected leg. The onset of pain with a herniated disc may occur suddenly or it may be preceded by a tearing or snapping sensation in the spine, which may be attributed to a sudden rupture in the annulus fibrosis. 🩻 How Is A Herniated Disc Diagnosed? A patient with a herniated disc will usually complain of low back pain that radiates to the leg. They will often have a limitation in range of motion when asked to bend forward or lean backwards, and they may lean to one side as they try to bend forward. Patients will sometimes walk with a painful limp, flexing the affected leg so as not to put too much weight on the side of the body that hurts. A straight leg raise test may be a positive indication of tension on the nerve root. Abnormalities in the strength and sensation of particular parts of the body may be examined for. An MRI is the test of choice for diagnosis of a herniated disc, but a CT scan (CAT scan) also may be helpful to indicate where the source of pressure on the nerve root is located. 🩻 How Is A Herniated Disc Treated? Treatment for the vast majority of patients with a herniated disc does not normally include surgery. Most patients will respond to conservative therapy, such as medication, rest and physical therapy. Surgery is typically recommended only after conservative measures have failed to adequately relieve the symptoms within in a suitable timeframe. Rarely, in the case of severe nerve compression that is possibly causing irreversible damage, surgery may be recommended as a first line of treatment. To find out more about our spine services at Neurospine Insitute, visit our patient information page on our website! https://buff.ly/40zWBfN #spinesurgery #discherniation #gpeducation #patienteducation #neurospineinstitute

Surgeons at Neurospine Institute utilise modern computer-assisted neuronavigation devices and intraoperative CT scanners. In spinal surgery, this allows for precise implant placement via minimally invasive keyhole approaches minimising muscle and soft tissue trauma. Patients recover quicker and start mobilisation and physiotherapy earlier. The surgeon can obtain a real-time update and can verify the correct implant position before the patient leaves the operating room, making surgery more precise and safe. To find out more about common spine diseases and injuries, visit our website to learn more https://buff.ly/40zWBfN #MISS #neuronavigationdevice #spinesurgery #gpeducation #patienteducation #neurospineinstitute

We will reopen tomorrow - enjoy the holiday! 🇦🇺 (In case of a clinical emergency, please visit your nearest Emergency Department or ring 000. If you'd like to leave us a message via email today, please email info@nsiwa.com.au and a team member will respond to your query.)

How do I get an appointment? Please email your valid GP referral to info@neurospineinstitute.com.au - referral templates can be found on our website if needed (https://buff.ly/3pDqb5p). Y our referral will be passed to the relevant Secretary and our team will be in contact within 10 business days. If you do not hear from us by this time, we invite you to ring us on 1300 NEUROSPINE to discuss your referral further. For consultation fees for any of our other services, please contact our rooms as prices vary depending on the service offering.

Calling all sports medicine professionals! ⚾ ⚽ 🏀 🏐 🏉 At Neurospine Institute, we offer a multidisciplinary approach to our patients - including sports focused spine surgery, neurosurgery, pain medicine, psychology and physiotherapy. Please join us for this informative evening focusing on brain and spine injuries in athletes - including diagnoses and management of sports-related conditions and injuries. See flyer for RSVP details! We thanks @MRINow for their support of this event. #sportsmedicine #spineinjuries #athletes #backinjuries #spinesurgery #neurosurgery

How do I manage my pain whilst waiting for an appointment? As a holistic service provider, at Neurospine Institute we have treatment options in place to begin your care journey with us before you see a Consultant, which includes Physiotherapy, Nurse Practitioner, Psychology, Pain Medicine Specialist and Occupational Health services that are available prior to seeing one of our Consultants. Please call our team on 1300 NEUROSPINE for enquiries and bookings.