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Spine Surgery Considerations in the Aging Population

Erika Leck MD, PGY 5 et al.

The global population is ageing, and with that there is a concomitant increase in spinal pain and mobility complaints, most related to degenerative changes.

The Types and Treatments of Spondylolisthesis

Brett Rocos BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCS, (Tr & Orth) et al.

Spondylolisthesis is a common finding in the adult patient but seldom requires surgical intervention.

Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy Secondary to Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Patrick Thornley MD, MSc, FRCSC et al.

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniations (IVH) carry a high lifetime prevalence and are the most common cause of sciatica.

The Types and Treatments of Spondylolisthesis (Lumenii)

Brett Rocos BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCS, (Tr & Orth) et al.

Spondylolisthesis is a common finding in the adult patient but seldom requires surgical intervention.

A Practical Guide to Managing Low Back Pain in the Primary Care Setting: Imaging, Diagnostic Interventions and Treatment—Part 2

Conner Joseph Clay et al.

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.

A Practical Guide to Managing Low Back Pain in the Primary Care Setting: Epidemiology, Pathoanatomy, Clinical Evaluation and Triage—Part 1

Conner Joseph Clay et al.

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common presenting complaints in the primary care setting…

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.