Spine Unit
Expert orthopaedic spine care from specialist diagnosis and advanced imaging to personalised non-surgical and surgical treatment plans for all cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions, delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary spine team.
About Department
The Spine Unit at PB Health is a dedicated orthopaedic centre for the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Operating within the Department of Orthopaedics, the unit provides evidence-based, patient-centred care supported by advanced spinal imaging, specialist surgical expertise, and integrated physiotherapy and rehabilitation pathways.
Core Spine Care Capabilities
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24/7 Spine Emergency Support for acute spinal trauma, cord compression, and severe radiculopathy
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Rapid Triage Protocols for suspected cauda equina syndrome, spinal cord compression, and acute disc herniation
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Advanced Spinal Imaging — MRI (including dynamic and weight-bearing sequences), CT, digital X-ray, and DEXA bone density assessment
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) for reduced operative trauma and faster recovery
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Spinal Decompression and Instrumented Fusion Procedures
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Integrated Care Pathways with orthopaedic neurology, interventional pain medicine, and physiotherapy
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Multidisciplinary Spine Conferences for complex or high-risk cases
Integrated Spine Care Model
The Spine Unit operates within PB Health's broader Orthopaedics department, following a coordinated, multidisciplinary care model. Orthopaedic spine surgeons collaborate with neurologists, interventional pain specialists, radiologists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation physicians to evaluate each case comprehensively.
Every patient receives an individually tailored management plan, progressing from conservative orthopaedic care and pain modulation through to minimally invasive procedures or open surgery as clinically required, followed by structured rehabilitation.
Clinical Focus Areas
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc prolapse (herniated nucleus pulposus)
- Lumbar and cervical spinal canal stenosis
- Axial neck pain and mechanical low back pain
- Radiculopathy — sciatica, cervicobrachialgia, and neurogenic claudication
- Spinal fractures — vertebral compression fractures, burst fractures, and traumatic dislocations
- Spinal deformity — adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, adult degenerative scoliosis, and kyphosis
- Spondylolisthesis and segmental spinal instability
- Pyogenic and tuberculous spinal infections (spondylodiscitis)
- Primary and metastatic spinal tumours
- Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
- Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
- Paediatric spine disorders (in collaboration with paediatric orthopaedics)
What To Expect In The Spine Unit
Immediate clinical assessment on arrival with structured history and neurological examination
Spine Services & Procedures
Interventional Pain Management
Spinal Decompression Surgery
Spinal Fusion & Instrumented Stabilisation
Vertebroplasty & Balloon Kyphoplasty
Spinal Trauma Surgery
Spinal Deformity Correction
Revision Spine Surgery
The PB Health Advantage in Spine Treatment & Care
Timely outpatient consultations, urgent orthopaedic spine assessments, and around-the-clock support for acute spinal emergencies, exactly when you need it.
Need Spine Care?
Our expert orthopaedic spine team is here to assess your condition, relieve pain, restore function, and protect your long-term spinal health — from first consultation to full recovery.
FAQs
You should seek a consultation if you experience persistent neck or back pain lasting more than six weeks that does not improve with rest or simple analgesia; pain radiating down an arm (brachialgia) or leg (sciatica); progressive numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness in the limbs; difficulty walking or maintaining balance; or spine pain following a fall, road traffic accident, or direct injury.
