What we do.

Diagnosis.

Obtaining a precise diagnosis of spine conditions and pain generators is a crucial first step in guiding care. We achieve this through discussions with the patient, combined with objective scores, measurements, examinations, and investigations.

We believe in the importance of validating symptoms by correlating them with our findings.

Non-surgical care.

Not all roads lead to surgery. In fact, many spine conditions can be managed through non-surgical measures.

  • Activity changes - Changing what you do, and how you do it.

  • Lifestyle changes - Optimising risk factors that would otherwise contribute to disease progression and poor outcomes.

  • Active physical therapy - Supporting your spine by building strength, endurance, and flexibility. Movement is life.

  • Medications - Balancing symptom relief against unwanted adverse effects.

  • Injections - Assisting with both diagnosis and symptom relief.

Surgery.

The decision to have surgery is a very personal one, and every patient is different. If non-surgical options have been unsuccessful, we can explore surgical strategies tailored for your spine condition.

Anterior Neck Reconstruction

  • Total disc replacement

  • Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion

  • Hybrid reconstruction

  • Corpectomy

Anterior Lumbar Reconstruction

  • Total disc replacement

  • Anterior lumbar interbody fusion

  • Hybrid reconstruction

Posterior Neck & Back Surgery

  • Discectomy

  • Laminectomy

  • Posterior Fusion

Other Procedures

  • Navigation-assisted surgery

  • Minimally invasive surgery

  • Lateral interbody fusion

  • Sacroiliac joint fusion

Research & Education.

Research is fundamental to guiding current evidence-based clinical practice, continually improving the standard of care we provide, as well as to contributing towards ongoing advances in the field of spine care.

Dr Nielsen presents at medical conferences, and enjoys providing clinical education programs across various disciplines and experience levels.