| Orthopaedic - Screening for serious and atypical pathologies in the lumbar and cervical spine
Pre-conference Workshop (Repeated) |
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| Thursday, 12 June 2014 | Start 2:00pm | Duration: 120mins | Room 5 |
| Start 4:30pm | Duration: 120mins | Room 5 | |
| Screening for serious and atypical pathologies in the lumbar and cervical spine. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons to visit a general physician; it affects around 80% of people over the course of their lifetime. Back pain is generally benign and self-limiting, however in rare cases it may be due to serious pathology. These serious causes need to be recognised early to prevent potential irreversible neurological or systemic deterioration. Differentiating this small group of patients is difficult and with limited access to specialists and advanced imaging, primary care clinicians are reliant on subjective questioning and clinical examination to decide whether or not an urgent referral is required. The aim of this workshop is to review the diagnostic value of the screening questions and objective tests that can be utilised. The workshop will consist of a mixture theory and practical components. Patient cases will be utilised throughout the seminar to promote efficient and effective clinical decision-making as it pertains to medical screening. This workshop will cover screening for serious or atypical pathologies in the cervical and lumbar spine including; cervical myelopathy, carotid artery dissection, AAA, cauda equina syndrome, fractures, infection, cancer, spinal stenosis and ankylosing spondylitis. | |||
| Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathies
Concurrent Workshop Repeated |
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| Friday, 13 June 2014 | Start 11:00am | Duration: 55mins | Room 11 |
| Start 12:05pm | Duration: 55mins | Room 11 | |