Insights & News

Dr Sitoula and Dr Guitarte arrived in Australia following their selection for the Macquarie University Hospital and NSW Spine Specialists complex spine fellowship. They have shared their experience with us:

Dr Muhammed recently completed a complex spine fellowship with Dr Brian Hsu. He discusses his experience and benefit the fellowship will have on his career.

New technologies such as robotics, endoscopy and magnetic growing rods are helping to improve surgical accuracy and patient outcomes.

Cauda equina syndrome is a rare but serious neurological condition. The syndrome is caused by extreme pressure and swelling on the cauda equina, which is Latin for “horse’s tail”.

A pain management specialist develops a treatment plan to relieve, reduce, or manage pain, and help patients return to everyday activities swiftly without surgery or a heavy reliance on medication.

Intra-operative neuromonitoring or IONM involves the real-time assessment of the nervous system, which provides valuable information during spine surgery.