Conditions and surgery of the
Spine
I treat the main degenerative conditions of the spine with a stepwise approach: whenever possible we always start with non-invasive options, reserving surgery for cases in which it is genuinely the most effective choice. Minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques reduce pain, risks and recovery time.
Herniated disc
Disc herniation is a very common condition affecting the lumbar and cervical spine, causing pain, tingling and sometimes loss of strength. Treatment starts with conservative care and physiotherapy, progressing to minimally invasive discectomy in resistant cases.
Lumbar stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the nerve structures, causing pain and difficulty walking. It is treated with minimally invasive decompression, preserving the stability of the spine.
Scoliosis
A three-dimensional deformity of the spine that can appear during growth or in adulthood. Thorough postural assessment and, when necessary, surgical correction with state-of-the-art techniques.
Spondylolisthesis
A condition in which one vertebra slips relative to the one below, causing instability and pain. Treated with minimally invasive, percutaneous spinal fusion (arthrodesis).
Cervicobrachialgia
Neck pain radiating to the arm due to compression of the nerve roots. Accurate differential diagnosis and targeted treatment, from conservative to surgical.
Cervical and lumbar degenerative disc disease
Degeneration of the intervertebral discs that can cause chronic pain. A personalised treatment pathway based on severity and symptoms.
Percutaneous and minimally invasive surgery
- Operating microscope for maximum precision
- O-arm 2 neuronavigation to reduce intraoperative risks
- Posterior, lateral and anterior percutaneous approaches
- General anaesthesia or awake surgery, depending on the case
Symptoms not to underestimate
Persistent pain
Back or neck pain that has lasted for weeks and is not improving.
Difficulty walking
Fatigue or pain that appears after just a few steps.
Tingling or numbness
Sensations radiating to the arms or legs.
Loss of strength
Muscle weakness in a limb, even if mild.