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Dr Mash is a senior orthopaedic and spine surgeon, who is well-trained in treating both spinal conditions as well as other associated orthopaedic problems.
Whether you require a second opinion, have a medical enquiry or need a specialist’s advice regarding your spinal condition, we are available for same day appointment. Call 6697 4986 enquire now.
Orthopaedic Conditions Treated
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What causes tingling, numbness and weakness? Tingling numbness and weakness are symptoms of nerve injury and/or dysfunction. These symptoms most commonly occur due to nerve compression in the spine. Compression
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Back pain is a very common symptoms affecting the general population. Patients as young as teenagers to the elderly can be affected by back pain. Pain at the lower back
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What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to pain that goes down the leg in the distribution of the nerve called the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by multiple nerves
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Neck pain is a very common symptoms affecting the general population. With the usage of mobile devices and deskbound screens with poor ergonomics, the incidence of neck pain has increased
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What is a slipped disc? Discs are cushions that act as shock absorbers between bones. A jelly-like substance sits inside the disc (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by collagen fibres (annulus). A
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What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis refers to the sidewards bending of the spine. This bending of the spine to the side can occur during the teenage years without any apparent cause
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What type of sports injuries can occur to the spine? Sports injuries of the spine can occur in the neck or low back. Often this involves injuries to the muscles
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The carpal tunnel is located at the front of the wrist. Various structures pass through the tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is compression of the nerve (median nerve)
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Spine and Orthopaedic Specialist
- Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon and Spine Specialist with more than 20 years of medical experience and more than 5,000 orthopaedic and spinal surgeries performed
- Specialist in minimally invasive and Minimal Access surgical methods for quicker recovery and lower post-operative risk
- Management of orthopaedic and spine conditions with non-operative treatment prior to surgical intervention
- Part of an International Faculty of Educators in Spine Surgery Training
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