Dr Gee Teak Sheng - Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist

28/12/2025

📊 Did you know?

A landmark study published in JAMA Surgery (Epstein et al.) showed that surgeons suffer very high rates of neck, back, shoulder, and arm pain—comparable to, and in some aspects even higher than physically demanding occupations such as construction work.

Surgery may look “clean” and “controlled,” but the physical strain is real.
Long hours, static posture, repetitive movements, and operating with loupes, microscope and endoscope all take a toll on the surgeon’s body.

🩺 Caring for patients also means caring for the surgeon’s ergonomics and spine health.

💭 Who takes care of the surgeon’s spine?

04/12/2025

📱 Handphone Habit, Neck Pain Later?

Many of us spend hours looking down at our phones without realising the impact on the cervical spine.

When the head is tilted forward 30–60 degrees, the weight on the neck increases from the normal 4–5 kg to as much as 25-30 kg — imagine carrying a small child on your neck every day.

A recent study on healthy adults shows that prolonged smartphone use can:
• Change cervical alignment
• Increase muscle strain
• Lead to chronic neck pain and headaches
• Accelerate wear-and-tear in the spine

Good news: Small adjustments can protect your spine:

✔ Bring the phone up, don’t bring your head down
✔ Take breaks every 20–30 minutes
✔ Strengthen deep neck flexors
✔ Mind your sitting posture at work and home

Neck pain is common, but it’s not “normal.”
If you or someone you know has persistent neck pain, numbness, or arm tingling — seek proper assessment early.

Your spine only has one job: support you through life.
Take care of it.

22/11/2025

Many struggle with claudication, leg pain, cramp or numbness when walking — often caused by lumbar spinal stenosis.

At ThaiSMISST 2025, I had the chance to share one of the most important updates in EndoSpine surgery:
➡️ “Decompression Beyond En-Bloc Flavectomy” — a key technique for achieving a more complete and effective nerve release.

Today, we are able to do this through a tiny keyhole (EndoSpine / UBE) with:
✨ Minimal muscle damage
✨ Small 1 cm incisions
✨ Faster recovery
✨ Less pain
✨ Earlier return to daily activities

For patients who have been suffering for months or years, a proper and thorough decompression can truly change quality of life.

I’m sharing some photos and a short video from my talk —
If you know someone with back pain, leg pain, or difficulty walking, feel free to share this post.
Your share might help them find the right solution. 🙏💙

If you have questions about spinal stenosis or EndoSpine options, you’re welcome to message me anytime.

28/08/2025

Say Goodbye to Back Pain!
Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery precisely targets herniated discs and spinal stenosis.

Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Modern Approach to Back Pain Relief

💡 Dr. Gee Teak Sheng, our Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon, shares expert insights on the common causes of back pain — including slip discs and lumbar stenosis.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.pantai.com.my/penang/news/endoscopic-spine-surgery-a-modern-solution-for-back-pain-slip-discs-and-lumbar-stenosis or scan the QR code.

16/08/2025

🧠✨ Advanced Spine Surgery with UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy) ✨🧠

A 72-year-old patient came to us with back pain, leg pain, numbness, and difficulty walking or standing upright.
MRI revealed a lumbar cyst compressing the nerves.

Using the latest minimally invasive technique – UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy), we successfully performed total cyst removal.
The compressed nerve was freed, showing the reassuring pulsatile sign of adequate decompression.

Through this keyhole approach:
✅ Smaller incision, less tissue damage
✅ Faster recovery, less pain
✅ Effective relief of nerve compression

Grateful to be able to bring the most advanced spine surgery techniques to patients here, helping them regain mobility and quality of life. 🙏💪

🎥 Attached is the surgical steps of removing the cyst.

28/06/2025

**URGENT WARNING**
Child Head Injury: The Critical 4-Hour Window!
— By Dr. Gee, Brain Trauma Specialist, Pantai Hospital Penang.

Real Case:
A 9-year-old child fell at school. Within just 4 hours, a CT scan revealed a life-threatening epidural hematoma. Upon arrival, the only symptom was vomiting (seemingly stable)!

⚠️ 3 Life-or-Death Facts Every Parent Must Know:
1. The Golden 4 Hours
- Children’s brain blood vessels are fragile—bleeding can be **2-3x faster** than adults.
- From injury to brain herniation: as little as 3-6 hours (Dr. Gee’s clinical experience).

2. The Silent Killer
- 60% of children appear "alert" (talking, crying) while bleeding internally!
- Vomiting + head injury = ER immediately
(Do NOT wait and watch!).

3. Expert Warning‼️
> "Every minute counts in pediatric brain trauma—delays cost lives."
> — Dr. Gee (Author, National Brain Trauma Treatment Guidelines)

🚑 Emergency Action Plan:
▸ After ANY head impact:
✔ Check immediately
✔ If symptoms appear, CT scan within 4 hours.
✔ Vomiting/drowsiness/seizures?→ Call an ambulance **NOW** 🚨 🚨

📢 From Dr. Gee’s Team:
*"90% of the children we save arrive within the golden 4 hours. The other 10%... we can’t help."

⚠️ ACT NOW—CONTACT DR. GEE’S TEAM:
- ER Hotline: **04-643 3888**
- WhatsApp: +6011-1080 9888



(CT scan images show pre- and post-surgery—complete blood clot evacuation.)