The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery established its spine sub-specialty in 1985, assembling a team of spine specialists dedicated to spine practice in Singapore. The University Spine Centre, staffed by eight full-time spine specialists, provides comprehensive tertiary spine care and services.
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The University Spine Centre consists of a dedicated team of orthopaedic surgeons, the majority of whom specialise in the treatment of patients with spinal problems. All our surgeons are fellowship-trained, capable of delivering spine care that is on par with international standards and quality.
Because of their strong clinical expertise, our surgeons have been invited to countries in the region to share their knowledge with counterparts. Additionally, the team boasts strong academic contributions, with four members serving as academic professors at the National University of Singapore.
Non-surgical treatments, including physical therapy, lifestyle modification, medication, acupuncture, and spinal injections, are often recommended for most patients with spinal conditions. Surgery is considered when these measures prove ineffective, symptoms progress, or when non-surgical options are unsuitable for the patient's condition.
The objectives of surgical treatment are to relieve symptoms, correct spinal deformities and to stabilise the spine. The use of minimally invasive techniques has led to a reduction in post-operative pain, duration of hospital stays and earlier return to daily activities. These include techniques such as, minimally invasive approaches, tubular procedures and endoscopic procedures.