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Understanding Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Eugene Wai MD, FRCSC et al.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by regional pain originating from hyperirritable spots located within taut bands of skeletal muscle and the sheaths of connective tissue, known as fascia, that surround them.

Symptomatic Lumbar Canal Stenosis—A Review and Primer on Surgical Decision Making

Sager Hanna MB, BCh, BAO et al.

Lumbar canal stenosis is an anatomical term used to describe narrowing of the spinal canal either congenitally or from age-related degenerative changes.

Scoliosis Screening: A Review of Current Evidence, Worldwide Practices, and Recommendations for Implementation Across Canada

Caitlyn Dunphy MPT et al.

This paper examines the role of pain clinics in Canada, focusing on non-surgical interventions to manage cervical and lumbar degenerative pathologies.

Back and Neck Pain, Pain Clinics and Interventional Pain Management in Canada

Arani Kulamurugan et al.

This paper examines the role of pain clinics in Canada, focusing on non-surgical interventions to manage cervical and lumbar degenerative pathologies.

Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury: Pearls for Primary Care Management

Karlo M. Pedro MD et al.

Traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) is a devastating condition that can lead to severe and permanent sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction, significantly impacting an individual’s ability to function independently.

Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: A Movement-Sparing Surgical Option in Cervical Disc Degeneration

Simon Harris MA, MB, BChir, FRCSC

Degeneration of the cervical discs is a common problem and can cause compression of cervical nerve roots and/or the spinal cord.

Neuromodulation for the Management of Chronic Pain After Spinal Surgery

Vishal Varshney MD FRCPC et al.

Chronic neuropathic pain is associated with substantial disability and societal economic impact.

Opioid Use in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery

Eric John Crawford MD MSc(c) FRCSC et al.

Opioid medications have long been known for their analgesic properties and play an important role in the treatment of acute post-surgical pain.

Cauda Equina Syndrome: a review of all you need to know

Vega-Arroyo Miguel MD et al.

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is the collection of signs and symptoms produced by severe compression of the lumbar spinal nerves that form the cauda equina.