Dr Matthew Rackham
SPINE SURGEON
About Dr Matthew Rackham
Dr Rackham specialises in the treatment of adult spinal pathology. After completing orthopaedic surgical training he did two years of post-fellowship spinal surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Gold Coast Spine Clinic.
Matthew maintains both private and public practice, providing treatment for the full range of both elective and emergency spine surgery.
”the focus is on reducing your pain and improving your quality of life”
Treatment Options
Non-Operative
Many spinal pathologies are managed well with a good active therapy programme. This may involve more walking, stretching and functional based therapies.
Operative
When surgery may be advised Dr Matthew Rackham will explain the procedure, usual risks, expected outcomes and recovery timeframe.
Spinal Symptoms and Pathology
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Disc Protrusion
Spinal Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Pain
Cervical Disc Protrusion