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Mr Irfan Malik
02.10.24
Neurochirurgo

Robotic spinal surgery: what you should know

Robotic spinal surgery is when surgeons use robotic technology to assist during surgeries on the spine and back. Though you may feel apprehensive about putting your life in the hands of a robot (though these robots do not have “hands”, per se), the surgeon is still in the room, leading and participating in the procedure. We asked Mr Irfan Malik, consultant spinal and neurosurgeon, to share why he thinks robotic assistance during spinal surgery is an asset when having to navigate the twisty nuances of the spine.

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Mr Irfan Malik
17.12.19
Neurochirurgo

Laser treatment for back pain

Back pain, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially lower back pain and sciatica can be caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc is where a disc in the spinal disc puts pressure on the nerves causing pain in the back and down along the leg. Mr Malik, one of the UK’s leading minimally invasive spinal surgeons talks about percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), a fairly new technique to treat back pain.

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Mr Irfan Malik
02.10.18
Neurochirurgo

The nuts and bolts of spinal fusions

When one looks at all the different spinal surgery options that are out there, it can seem very confusing and daunting. That’s why we asked neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik to explain spinal fusion surgery, what options are available to patients and how long we should expect recovery to take. Let’s take a look.

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Mr Irfan Malik
28.08.17
Neurochirurgo

What to watch for with back pain: the signs and symptoms of degenerative disc disease

Lower back pain, neck pain, neck spasms, numbness and weakness in the legs - these are all potential signs of degenerative disc disease. Learn what your symptoms might indicate with expert neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik.

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