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By Mr Caspar Aylott
12.09.24
Orthopaedic surgeon

Discectomy: All about the procedure

When back pain or related symptoms are caused by a herniated disc that is pressing on nearby nerves, a surgical procedure known as a discectomy may be recommended. Here, Mr Caspar Aylott, renowned consultant spinal surgeon, provides an expert insight into a discectomy, answering key questions regarding surgery, recovery expectations, and success rates.

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By Mr Caspar Aylott
04.09.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Why do I have a rounded back? The best treatment for bad posture

Have you ever been told to 'stand up straight' or 'stop slouching'? If you have, you could be suffering from kyphosis, a condition in which the upper part of your spine curves excessively and causes your back to look more rounded than normal. Mr Caspar Aylott, a leading consultant spinal surgeon explains more.

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By Mr Caspar Aylott
02.06.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Could you have spinal stenosis? Make the diagnosis and treat it effectively

Spinal stenosis is a spinal condition that can cause significant pain when standing and sitting and can even prevent you from walking. One of our top spinal surgeons, Mr Caspar Aylott explains what causes this condition, how he can treat it and which type of surgery is the most effective at relieving symptoms.

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By Mr Caspar Aylott
08.04.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Spinal fracture: causes, prevention and treatments

There are many different types of spinal fractures ranging from insufficiency fractures to stress fractures, and they all cause back pain. Mr Caspar Aylott, gives us an overview of the various types of spine fractures, how they are caused and what treatments are available.

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By Mr Caspar Aylott
12.03.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Back pain relief: dos and don’ts

Have you experienced acute back pain recently? Luckily, there are some ways to prevent it. We recently sat and spoke with Mr Caspar Aylott, a leading orthopaedic spine surgeon. He gave us some advice on how it can be prevented and how it should be treated.

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By Mr Caspar Aylott
27.02.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Ageing and back pain: how to keep your spine healthy

Ageing is inevitable but back pain doesn't have to be. We spoke with leading orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Caspar Aylott, to find out what happens to our spine when we age. He kindly shared with us some tips on how we can maintain a healthy back and some of the conditions to look out for as we get older.

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