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Anatomy of a Lumbar Spine MRI: Indications for Imaging and Interpretation of Imaging for Surgical Referral

Samuel Yoon MD, MSc, et al.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool in the diagnosis and management of spinal disease, providing high-definition, multi-planar images of spinal anatomy.

Social Determinants of Health and Low Back Pain

Ted Findlay DO, CCFP et al.

It has long been recognized that, following an intervention, two patients with very similar or even identical pathophysiology can have dramatically different outcomes.

Refractory Back Pain after Surgery: an Overview of the Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)

Zhi Wang BSc, MSc, MD, FRCSC et al.

“Lumbar spinal pain of unknown origin, either persisting despite surgical intervention or appearing after surgical intervention for spinal pain…”

Surgical Management of Spondyloarthropathies in the Age of Disease Altering Drugs

Mosaab Alsuwaihel MD et al.

In a general sense, the term spondyloarthropathy refers to any disease involving the joints of the spine.

Primary Care Approach to Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Ali Moghaddamjou MD et al.

Degenerative cervical myelopathy is an umbrella term describing all degenerative conditions that present with cervical myelopathy due to compression of the spinal cord.

Frailty in Adult Spine Surgery—A Clinical Update

Raphaële Charest-Morin MD, FRCSC et al.

Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability. This paper reviews the definitions and applicability of frailty tools.

Community Resources for Management of Back Pain

Naazish Shariff BHSc. Candidate et al.

Back pain is a community level health problem because of the high prevalence and burden on patients, health care and society.

Spinal Injuries among Paediatric Patients

Khaled Almansoori MD, M.Ed, FRCSC

Due to the distinctive anatomic and biomechanical features of the growing paediatric spine, children are susceptible to unique patterns of spinal injuries.