Caudal epidural

Mr James Cordell Smith
Orthopaedic Spinal & Trauma Surgeon
MBChB FRCS MRCS BSc(hons)
Specialist interests
I have substantial experience in the management of painful degenerative conditions of the spinal column particularly those involving the neck and low back regions. My expertise includes both non-surgical and operative treatments for these common and debilitating conditions. Cervical spinal fusion, Discectomy for disc lumbar, cervical or thoracic prolapse, Discography, Management of back pain, Nerve root injections, Spinal cervical, lumbar or thoracic decompression, Spinal surgery, Thoracic spinal fusion
Consultation Price:
£230
Payment:
Self-pay / Insured
Clinic days:
Monday, Thursday
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Conditions and treatments
Cervical disc replacement
Decompression Laminectomy
Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion
Disc degeneration disease
Disc nucleus replacement
Disc prolapse
Discography
Facet joint injection
Kyphoplasty
Lower back pain
Lumber spinal fusion
Microdiscectomy
Minimally invasive spinal procedures
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Scoliosis fusion anterior release
Scoliosis fusion posterior release
Spinal deformities
Spinal stenosis
Spinal surgery for trauma
Spinal tumours
Spondylolisthesis
Total Disc Replacement
Vertebroplasty
XStop
Spinal trauma
Professional bio
My medical undergraduate training was at Leicester Medical School from where I graduated in 1996 during which time I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree also. Basic surgical training was undertaken in Oxford and my higher Orthopaedic and Trauma training was on the All Wales Specialist Registrar rotation which included working in the department of spinal surgery at the University Hospital of Wales.
I undertook a one year fully accredited Spinal Fellowship in Brisbane Queensland gaining a wealth of experience in this regional centre for spinal diseases.
I returned to the UK in 2008 and was appointed as an NHS Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma surgeon with a specialist interest in spinal disorders at the Royal Gwent Hospital.
I commenced employment at St Joseph’s Hospital shortly thereafter where I continue to enjoy providing a comprehensive spinal service delivered with a personal sympathetic and friendly manner.
I am the Senior NHS spinal surgeon within Aneurin Bevan Health Board and also the Clinical Lead for spinal services that are based at the Royal Gwent Hospital.
I have substantial experience in the management of painful degenerative conditions of the spinal column particularly those involving the neck and low back regions. My expertise includes both non-surgical and operative treatments for these common and debilitating conditions.
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