If your back pain has severely worsened, then you might be considering spine surgery to alleviate your pain. Of course, the need for a surgical procedure is determined by a spine surgeon. In this sense, you have the right to be treated by the best surgeons and we have them at the London Spine Unit.

Here are some general considerations which can help you guide your choice from different spine surgeons:

• You should always keep in mind that spine surgery is in most cases an elective procedure, and there are a few cases when surgical treatment is absolutely necessary. So, you are the only who knows how severe your back pain is, and the decision to be intervened is absolutely your decision.
• The surgeon´s job is to help you with the decision-making process, giving you information about all the possible therapeutical options, the involved risks and benefits. Thus, it is relevant that you choose a surgeon which meets all the above.
• Another aspect to pay special attention to the surgeon you choose is to get the right diagnosis. Spine surgery can only be aimed at an anatomical problem, if the underlying cause of your pain is not found, you will have had surgery for no reason. Given the aforementioned, finding a great spine surgeon will help you to have the correct diagnosis and a successful corrective surgery.
• The spinal surgeon should listen carefully to your symptoms and conduct a careful examination. 
• There are many options of treating spinal disorders. You spinal surgeon should not rush into surgery unless there is an absolute indication to do so such as progressive nerve damage, bowel or bladder problems, severe uncontrollable pain, failure to respond to simple treatments such as pain killers, physical therapy, spinal injections etc.
• You should consult only a doctor who has relevant experience and can conduct your surgery safely. Previous patient testimonials will help.
• The doctor may be an orthopaedic spinal surgeon or a neurosurgeon specialising in spine surgery.

The London Spine Unit is a medical center which main goal is the treatment of all spinal disorders. Our recognized spine surgeons, like Mr. M. Akmal, are excellent in their fields and are always willing to give you the least invasive treatment to eliminate your pain and the underlying cause of it. Contact us for more information and book an appointment at londonspineunit.com.