MD
Cervical spine injury can have life-changing consequences.
MD
Though they have significant morbidity and mortality, spine infections are a rare cause of back pain.
MD
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive and acquired spinal disorder that represents a potentially reversible cause of spinal cord impairment among adults.
PhD Candidate
Low back pain remains among the most common clinical conditions seen in a family physician’s office.
MD, PGY 5
The global population is ageing, and with that there is a concomitant increase in spinal pain and mobility complaints, most related to degenerative changes.
BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCS, (Tr & Orth)
Spondylolisthesis is a common finding in the adult patient but seldom requires surgical intervention.
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MD, MSc, FRCSC
Lumbar intervertebral disc herniations (IVH) carry a high lifetime prevalence and are the most common cause of sciatica.
BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCS, (Tr & Orth)
Spondylolisthesis is a common finding in the adult patient but seldom requires surgical intervention.
This paper represents the second part of a two-part series. See Part 1 for a detailed overview of the clinical evaluation and initial triage of LBP.
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common presenting complaints in the primary care setting…
