Advanced expertise in the management of primary and metastatic tumours involving the spinal cord, spinal nerves, vertebrae and surrounding structures, including complex intradural and extradural tumours.
Advanced expertise in the management of primary and metastatic tumours involving the spinal cord, spinal nerves, vertebrae and surrounding structures, including complex intradural and extradural tumours.
Specialist management of complex disorders affecting the junction between the skull and upper cervical spine, including instability, deformity and compressive pathology.
Specialist assessment and treatment of adult spinal deformity, including scoliosis, kyphosis and complex spinal imbalance, using modern reconstructive techniques to restore spinal alignment, balance and function.
Expert assessment and treatment of persistent or recurrent symptoms following previous spinal surgery, including failed decompression, pseudoarthrosis, adjacent segment disease and complex revision procedures.
Advanced reconstructive surgery for spinal instability, complex degenerative disorders and revision spinal surgery, utilising modern techniques to restore spinal stability, alignment and long-term function.
Comprehensive expertise in minimally invasive, motion-preserving and robotic-assisted spinal surgery, selecting the least invasive approach appropriate to each patient’s condition while maintaining the highest standards of precision and safety.
Precision surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves while preserving normal anatomy whenever possible.
Complex reconstructive procedures for spinal instability, deformity and advanced degenerative conditions.
Motion-preserving surgery for selected patients with cervical disc disease.
Smaller surgical approaches and advanced techniques designed to reduce tissue disruption and support faster recovery where appropriate.
Expert management and treatment of recurrent or persistent symptoms following previous spinal surgery.
Expert surgical treatment for primary and metastatic spinal tumours involving the spinal cord, nerves and vertebral column using advanced techniques and personalised care.
State-of-the-art navigation and robotic technology to enhance surgical precision and implant accuracy.
Advanced procedures for disorders affecting the junction between the skull and upper cervical spine.
Every patient is unique. Treatment begins with understanding your symptoms, goals and expectations, allowing a personalised care plan tailored to your individual needs.
Recommendations are guided by the best available scientific evidence, combined with extensive clinical experience. Every patient receives clear, balanced advice on the benefits, risks and alternatives of all treatment options.
Surgery is not always the best solution. Whenever appropriate, conservative management is considered before surgical intervention. When surgery is required, the least invasive and most effective treatment strategy is selected for each individual patient.
Meticulous planning, advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration underpin every procedure. The ultimate goal is not simply to treat spinal pathology, but to restore function, independence and quality of life while achieving the safest possible outcome.
Most patients do not require surgery. Every consultation includes a thorough assessment, and treatment recommendations are based on your symptoms, examination findings, imaging and personal goals. Conservative treatment is always considered where appropriate.
If you have been advised to undergo spinal surgery or have persistent symptoms despite previous treatment, an independent second opinion can provide clarity and help you make an informed decision.
Yes. Existing MRI, CT and X-ray images can usually be reviewed during your consultation, and additional investigations are arranged only if required.
Yes. Where appropriate, minimally invasive, motion-preserving and robotic-assisted techniques are offered. The choice of surgical approach is always tailored to your individual condition.
Appointments are usually available within a short timeframe, with urgent consultations arranged whenever clinically appropriate.
Yes. Mr Russo regularly provides consultations and second opinions for patients from outside the UK, including review of imaging before travelling.
