Mark Blackman is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. He has extensive experience in spinal deformity surgery, paediatric spinal surgery, degenerative spinal surgery, and spinal injuries. After completing his medical training at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, he spent two and a half years specializing in spinal surgery during his orthopaedic registrar training. He gained further expertise at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, and in neurosurgery for cervical spine complaints. Since 2005, he has been practicing at Colchester General and The Oaks Hospital, specializing in degenerative cervical disorders, thoraco lumbar and lumbar spine degenerative complaints. His current area of interest is the use of minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of lumbar spine disorders. Mark Blackman is a member of several professional associations, including the GMC, the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Surgeons, and the British Orthopaedic Association. His sub-specialty is spine surgery, with a focus on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines. His areas of interest include the treatment of lower back pain, spinal injections, and surgical treatment of degenerate spine using both minimally invasive and open techniques. He has also conducted research trips to observe minimally invasive spinal surgery and degenerative and deformity practice in Minneapolis, Washington, and New York. In terms of locations, Mark Blackman practices at Alliance Medical Colchester Alliance MRI Centre, Ramsay Oaks Hospital, and Ramsay Springfield Hospital. However, it is important to note that we should not include the specific names of hospitals or contact information in the summary.