Spinal Neurosurgery
Spinal neurosurgery addresses conditions affecting the spine, spinal cord, and nerve roots that can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and disability.
Dr Joseph Garcia Redmond provides expert treatment for a comprehensive range of spinal conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumours, nerve compression syndromes, and spinal trauma. With specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr Garcia Redmond offers advanced surgical techniques that reduce tissue damage, minimize post-operative pain, and promote faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery. His approach encompasses both the cervical spine (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back), treating conditions that affect patients across all age groups.
Modern spinal neurosurgery has evolved significantly with the development of minimally invasive techniques and advanced technology. Dr Garcia Redmond utilises state-of-the-art approaches including microscopic surgery through smaller incisions, neuronavigation for precise surgical planning and execution, intraoperative imaging to confirm adequate decompression, and advanced instrumentation systems for spinal stabilisation when needed. These techniques allow for targeted treatment of the problem area while preserving healthy tissue, resulting in less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to normal activities.
For many spinal conditions, procedures that once required large incisions and prolonged recovery can now be performed through incisions of just a few centimeters with patients often going home after an overnight stay.
For more information about specific spinal conditions and treatments, please explore our detailed condition pages or contact us to schedule a consultation
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Our Surgical Approach
Dr Garcia Redmond's philosophy emphasises conservative management as the first line of treatment whenever appropriate, reserving surgery for cases where it offers meaningful benefit. He works closely with pain specialists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation teams, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care. When surgery is recommended, it's because conservative treatments have been inadequate, there's progressive neurological deterioration, or spinal stability is compromised. His goal is not simply to operate, but to help patients achieve lasting pain relief, preserve or restore neurological function, and return to the activities they value. Each treatment plan is individualized, taking into account the specific diagnosis, severity of symptoms, impact on quality of life, overall health, and patient goals and preferences.
Patients choosing Rivercity Brain & Spine for spinal neurosurgery benefit from Dr Garcia Redmond's minimally invasive surgical expertise, evidence-based treatment approach, and access to leading Brisbane hospital facilities including Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, Greenslopes Private Hospital, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Why Choose Rivercity Brain & Spine for Spinal Neurosurgery?
Minimally Invasive Expertise: Specialized training in advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that reduce tissue damage, minimize post-operative pain, and promote faster recovery with smaller incisions and shorter hospital stays compared to traditional open surgery.
Conservative-First Philosophy: Emphasis on thorough evaluation and conservative management when appropriate, reserving surgery for cases where it offers meaningful benefit—ensuring you receive surgery only when it's truly needed and likely to help.
Evidence-Based Treatment: Treatment recommendations based on the latest clinical research and established guidelines, avoiding unnecessary procedures while ensuring appropriate surgical intervention isn't delayed when progressive neurological problems or spinal instability are present.
Comprehensive Spinal Care: Management of the full range of spinal conditions affecting both cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) spine, from common degenerative conditions to complex spinal trauma, tumours, and nerve compression syndromes.
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Neurosurgery Brisbane
Whether you're experiencing persistent back or neck pain, radiating pain into your arms or legs, numbness, tingling, or weakness, expert evaluation can determine the cause and most appropriate treatment.
Contact Rivercity Brain & Spine today to schedule a consultation at our convenient locations across Brisbane.