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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.

Virtual Care for Low Back Pain Patients

Ted Findlay DO, CCFP et al.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a rapid and massive impact on health care delivery worldwide.

The Non-Operative Management of Scoliosis

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

Scoliosis is a common condition that every primary care provider will encounter.

Development and Implementation of a National Canadian Spine Surgery Registry

Greg McIntosh MSc et al.

The goal of the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) is to develop a registry for Canadian orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons…

Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation for the Treatment of Pathological Fractures of the Spine

Ayoub Dakson MBChB, MSc, FRCSC et al.

Pathological vertebral fractures (PVFs) occur commonly due to osteoporosis or a metastatic lesion to the spine, and present with acute back pain and loss of independent ambulation.

An Evidence-Based Approach to the Neck Assessment

Julia Alleyne BHSc(PT), MD, CCFP, Dip. Sport Med MScCH et al.

Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that frequently resolves spontaneously or with conservative treatment and only occasionally requires surgical intervention.

Cannabinoids and Low Back Pain

Ted Findlay DO, CCFP

There is a great deal of interest in the use of cannabis-based products including medically authorized marijuana for the treatment of almost any pain condition…