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A short presentation looking at the epidemiology, pathology and treatment of back pain.
Authored By James Harper on Friday 7th November 2008

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Paul Baillie
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Core / Specialist / Gp Trainee
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Posted almost 12 years ago
Good presentatio It's worth noting that the actual removal of the protruding disc is called "microdiscectomy" and it is this that causes the relief of pain. The laminectomy / otomy allows for the microdiscectomy.
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Dr Alastair Buick
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Site Administrator
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Posted almost 12 years ago
That was quite helpful - good summary and didn't know about laminectomy. Do they protect the spinal cord somehow after the op or just leave it covered by overlying tissues?
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Richard Ayres
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General Practitioner
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Posted over 9 years ago

Useful, but talk of "bedrest" is outdated. Most people do better to stay as active as they can and indeed exercise is generally beneficial!

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malek ahmad
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medical officer - university malaya medical centre, malaysia
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Posted over 5 years ago
good slides. this is among the most common reasons why people come to ER in the middle on night.. good job author!
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Marie Burgess
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Posted over 6 years ago
Ever so helpful when it comes to Work, Health and Safety. Good resource for Mandatory Training in the work environment-especially in healthcare area where there are heaps of manual handling issues.
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calmare
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chiropractor - phoenix, arizona, usa
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Posted about 5 years ago
That was quite helpful - Do they protect the spinal cord somehow after the op or just leave it covered by overlying tissues?
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