The Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus operates a fully organised Spine and Trauma Center consisting of experienced and highly trained medical team, specialized nurses and the most sophisticated and modern medical equipment.

The medical team consists of doctors specialized in trauma and spine surgery, being trained in reference centers of developed countries like Germany and Israel.

Given the high incidence rates of spine diseases and the need for qualitative and effective treatment of these, the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus has organized a modern and specialized Spine and Trauma Center based on international standards and protocols.

Both the medical and nursing / paramedical staff of the Centre always stand next to the patient from the stage of diagnosis and treatment up to the stage of post-operative care and rehabilitation.

The Spine and Trauma Center utilises state of the art technological equipment, ensuring the highest standard in safety, accuracy and efficiency during surgery, reducing dramatically the complication and recurrence rates for patients.

Specifically, the Spine and Trauma Center has access to:

• O-Arm of Medtronic (mobile CT scanner for intra-operative imaging)

• Neuronavigation System type Stealth S7 Medtronic's System

•  Neurosurgical Microscope type Leica M530 OH 6

At the Spine and Trauma Center the most modern methods and effective treatments are performed, as described below:

Trauma:

• Spinal Fractures

• Pelvic Fractures and Acetabulum

• Fractures of the long bones

• Paediatric Fractures – Paediatric Trauma

• Injuries of the upper and lower extremities

• Joint Injuries (ligament anterior / posterior cruciate ligament injuries, sprains shoulder, etc.)

Spine Surgery:

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

• Degenerative diseases of the spine:

- Stenosis

- Spondylolisthesis

- Herniated intervertebral disc

- Spondyloarthitis

• Spine Deformities (Scoliosis and Kyphosis)

•  Spinal Oncology

- Primary tumors

- Secondary tumors (metastatic)

• Trauma and infections of the Spine

•  Congenital diseases of the Spine

• Treatment of chronic low back pain and neck pain

The 24-hour presence of an Intensivist in the Intensive Care Unit, being combined with the availability of the Accident and Emergency Department, assure the uniqueness of the Spine and Trauma Center of the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus as a Center of Excellence for the whole country.