Mr Syed Aftab Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon - Part 2

In this Part Two episode of ‘Interview the Expert’ Joel continues to speak with Mr Syed Aftab Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Chaptered topics include:

00:35 - Minimally invasive surgeries and whether it is the superior technique. Length of stay less blood loss, less pain… (Dr Robert Masson and his influence - efficiency, optimisation and redundancy)

03:40 - The Pedicle focus of surgery rather than a disc focus. iMAS is a pioneering minimally invasive spinal surgery technique developed by leading neurosurgeon Dr Robert Masson. 

07:00 - Lumbar disc replacement and its bad reputation.  

08:30 - Movement post spine surgery. Squats and deadlifts done badly are the work of the devil! These are common injuries.

10:10 - Is technique important? 

12:20 - How does a patient choose a surgeon? Meet the surgeon and look for sincerity.

14:40 - What if a surgeon offers an immediate elective procedure? (not an emergency)

16:25 - Have you had a case that really challenged you? 

19:50 - The ‘fix me’ thought process