The Wellington Spinal Unit

The Wellington Spinal Unit treats all forms of spinal disorders and has gained an international reputation for its high standards of surgery and care.

The conditions treated include:

Spinal injuries Back pain Scoliosis

Spinal deformity Spinal tumours Disc prolapse

Our spinal surgeons work within a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team at the Wellington Hospital which includes specialist consultant radiologists, pain medicine consultants, rehabilitation doctors, spinal consultant anaesthetists, specialist spinal nurses and physiotherapists.

The unit is supported by the very latest diagnostic technology, including a 64 slice CT scanner, two MRI scanners, Digital Subtracted Angiography (DSA), a full range of X-ray and ultrasound facilities together with the back up of an 18 bed Intensive Care Unit.

If required, patients with severe spinal injury can be transferred to the renowned Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at The Wellington where multi disciplinary teams of therapists help to restore optimum mobility.