Information and advice for GPs.
If you have any questions about your patients do feel free to contact Dr Stanford on 02 9650 4893. He will return your call and discuss how we can help.
WEBINAR: Adult Scoliosis
A presentation for GPs with an overview of
- reasons to consider surgery
- the surgery itself, and
- post-operative recovery
Plus Q&A.
Watch the replay and download the slides here.
Adult Scoliosis – and how to treat it
Scoliosis is a lateral curve in the spine in one or more places.
Irrespective of the cause most people can live and function very well with scoliosis.
Reasons to consider surgery:
Webinar: Diagnosing back pain in 5 minutes
A brief presentation including guidelines for diagnosis and further examination, plus Q&A.
View the recording and download the slides here.
Diagnosing Back Pain
Back pain affects one in four Australians. To help you diagnose your patient’s discomfort, here are the four major categories of back pain.
I also hosted a live webinar on this topic; access the replay here.
Cauda Equina: the dangerous misconception
Cauda Equina Syndrome is an uncommon condition but can severely impact a patient if misdiagnosed. As a result, for an uncommon condition, Cauda Equina Syndrome is over-represented in medico-legal actions.
Tumours of the Spine
The consequences of missing the diagnosis of a spine tumour are potentially severe, and the symptoms and signs don’t necessarily make the diagnosis simple.
Sorting through presenting symptoms and scan results helps make the right diagnosis.
WEBINAR: Sinister Causes of Back Pain
A brief presentation including guidelines for diagnosis and further examination, plus Q&A.
View the recording and download the materials here.
Sinister Causes of Back Pain
Most doctors are fearful of missing a sinister cause of back pain. In truth though, sinister causes will affect 0.1% or less of patients with back pain in a primary care setting.
Of course, no one wants to miss these, so it’s a question of sorting the wheat from the chaff.
WEBINAR: Tingling, Numb Hands
A brief presentation of the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of tingling and numb hands, plus Q&A.
View the recording and download the materials here.