Spine Treatment Options

1. Conservative (Analgesia or Physio-Rx)

   Conservative treatment, such as analgesia or physical therapy, aims to control symptoms and can provide up to 50% reduction in pain.

2. Spinal Injection (Analgesia or Steroids)

   A spinal injection, using either analgesia or steroids, aims to control symptoms and can provide up to 70-80% relief from pain for a duration of 6 weeks to 3 months. Typically, this treatment should not be repeated more than twice in a year.

3. RFA (Radio-Frequency Ablation)

   Radio-frequency ablation (RFA) aims to control symptoms and can provide up to 70-80% relief from neck or back pain for a duration of up to 6 months.

4. Surgery Surgery is a long-term option to address symptoms by providing a permanent fix. It can enhance stability through spinal instability correction with or without the use of implants, or relieve spinal stenosis through decompression.

   “Surgical treatment can be an effective option for certain spine conditions if you are experiencing a condition that is not responding to non-surgical treatment.”

Surgical treatment can be an effective option for certain spine conditions. If you are experiencing a spine condition that is not responding to non-surgical treatment, we invite you to visit the hospital's Orthopaedic & Spine department to learn more about your surgical options. Our team of experienced doctors and healthcare professionals will work with you to determine the best treatment options for your individual needs.