KEAT OOI
ORTHOPAEDIC
SPINE SURGEON
KEAT OOI
ORTHOPAEDIC
SPINE SURGEON
Keat is an orthopaedic spine surgeon in Melbourne who is singularly focused on spinal issues. Along with a special interest in treating the cervical spine and lumbar disc prolapse, Keat also offers treatment for a range of complex spinal conditions.
We aim to see patients with acute disc prolapse within two weeks.
ROBOTIC SPINE SURGERY
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Keat was the first to perform a spinal fusion using the Mazor X Robotic Guidance System at Warringal Private Hospital back in 2021. The case was a great success!
Since that operation, Keat has performed many spinal surgeries using this system.
Keat eagerly embraces robotics and computer navigation and is very excited to see what the future holds!
READ MORE: Robotic Spine Surgery Melbourne
ACUTE DISC HERNIATION SPECIALIST
A herniated disc, also called disc prolapse, can be a debilitating condition. Keat is known for his expertise in spinal fusion, a procedure that involves connecting two or more vertebrae in the spine to reduce pain and improve spinal stability.
While his specialty is correcting acute disc herniation in the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) areas of the spine, Keat offers treatment and management for conditions such as:
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Degenerative disc disease
- Degenerative scoliosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal tumour
So whether you suffer from back pain, disc herniation, lumbar spine issues, cervical spine pain, advanced degenerative spinal disease (scoliosis) or other complex spinal deformities, Keat might be able to help.
We aim to see patients with acute disc prolapse within 2 weeks.
ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY
Keyhole spine surgery
In addition to his interest in robotic technology, Keat is also trained in endoscopic spine surgery—another minimally invasive technique.
Traditional open spine surgery requires sizeable incisions and a lengthy recovery period. On the other hand, endoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, is an ultra-minimally invasive form of spine surgery. This technique combines tiny incisions with a high-definition camera to perform a wide range of procedures, minimising the disruption to normal tissues.
Keat recently refreshed his training in Seoul to stay current with the latest thinking in spine surgery.