The most effective solutions for holistic spine care — from advanced minimally invasive procedures to complex spinal reconstructions.
From advanced minimally invasive procedures to complex spinal reconstructions, Dr John Choi and his team deliver world-class, personalised spine care designed around your unique needs.
Our theatres combine 4K endoscopic visualisation, intraoperative computer navigation and robotic guidance. Together, these technologies allow many spine procedures to be performed through small incisions, with real-time imaging of the spine displayed throughout surgery.
Dr. Choi was the first surgeon in the Southern Hemisphere to perform robotic spine surgery with the Globus ExcelsiusGPS™ system, and uses navigation and robotic guidance to plan and verify implant placement during surgery.
A damaged disc in the neck is removed through a small incision at the front of the neck, relieving pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. The vertebrae above and below are then joined with a small spacer to restore height and stability.
The worn disc is replaced with an artificial disc that preserves natural neck movement. An alternative to fusion for suitable patients, with faster recovery and less strain on neighbouring discs.
Bone or soft tissue pressing on the spinal cord or nerves in the neck is removed through a small incision. Relieves arm pain, numbness and weakness caused by nerve compression.
The damaged disc in the lower back is replaced with an artificial disc that maintains natural spinal motion. Preserves flexibility and can reduce the risk of adjacent-level wear compared with fusion.
Two or more vertebrae are joined from the back of the spine using screws and bone graft, guided by robotic navigation. Stabilises the spine and relieves pain caused by instability or deformity.
Bone spurs or ligament overgrowth pressing on the spinal nerves are removed through a keyhole approach. Relieves leg pain, numbness and walking difficulty caused by spinal stenosis.
The damaged disc is removed and replaced with a spacer through a small incision in the abdomen, avoiding the back muscles entirely. Restores disc height and alignment while allowing a faster, less painful recovery.
The disc is accessed through a small incision at an angle between the abdominal muscles, sparing muscle and bone. A minimally invasive fusion that restores height and corrects alignment with minimal blood loss.
The damaged disc is removed and a spacer inserted through a single small opening at the back of the spine. Combined with screws for a solid fusion, typically used for spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease.
The sacroiliac joint is stabilised with small implants placed across it through a minimally invasive approach with 3D navigation. Relieves chronic SIJ pain that has not responded to non-surgical care.
Our professional team is at your disposal — from non-operative treatments through to advanced surgery.
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