Ralph J. Mobbs is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Randwick, NSW. He works from 320-346 Barker St, Randwick, which makes it handy for people across the eastern suburbs.
His day-to-day work is mostly about problems in the spine and nearby structures. This can include long-lasting back or neck pain, sciatica, and pain that comes from a herniated disc. He also sees people with spinal stenosis, where the space around the nerves gets tighter, and with conditions like spondylolisthesis, where one part of the spine can slip a little out of place.
In many cases, patients come in after conservative treatment hasn’t helped enough. That might mean ongoing symptoms, trouble walking, numbness or tingling, or muscle weakness. At times, the issue can also be more complex, such as cervical myelopathy or myelopathy-related nerve symptoms, where the spinal cord is affected.
Ralph’s care is not only for everyday “wear and tear” problems. He also looks after people dealing with serious spine-related conditions, including spinal tumours and other bone or soft tissue growths. Sometimes there are concerns around blood clots, and he may be involved in cases like deep vein thrombosis as part of broader treatment planning.
Surgery can be part of the plan, depending on what’s going on and what the tests show. This may include procedures like microdiscectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion. He also works with options such as bone grafting and techniques like vertebroplasty, where appropriate. For more detailed needs, care can involve endoscopy and other targeted approaches.
Along the way, the focus is on getting people back to moving more comfortably and safely. That means talking through options in plain language, explaining why a treatment is being considered, and making sure decisions fit the person’s situation.
Ralph also looks after related issues that can come with spinal problems, including acute pain and nerve irritation. The goal is steady, practical care for adults who need help with both pain and function, whether the problem is sudden or has been building for a while.