30th Jan 2019 | Presentation on the MinT study, published in JAMA in 2017, that evaluated the additional value of radiofrequency denervation in patients with chronic low back pain that visit a pain clinic. Professor Arianne Verhagen, Head of Discipline (Physiotherapy), University of Technology Sydney |
27th Feb 2019 | Tarlov cysts & other spinal conditions - Clinical case presentations for multidisciplinary group discussion Dr Omprakash Damodaran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon A/Prof. James van Gelder, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon |
27th Mar 2019 | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 1. "A systematic review of the measurement properties of walking outcome measures for lumbar spinal stenosis" (research paper presentation) - David Anderson MPhty, PT, APAM, BExSc, MSc (PhD candidate) 2. Introduction to the DATES trial - David Anderson MPhty, PT, APAM, BExSc, MSc (PhD candidate) "Determining the reliability, validity and responsiveness of A low-cost walking TEst in patients with lumbar spinal Stenosis (DATES)" The DATES trial is a study designed to assess the measurement properties of a new, low-cost walking test for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. This project is a collaboration between researchers and clinicians at The University of Sydney and the Sydney Spine Institute. 3. The DATES trial: methodology & referral process - Evi Drakoulidou (MPH) 4. Lumbar spinal stenosis clinical case presentation - A/Prof. van Gelder |
24th Apr 2019 | Clinical case presentations for multidisciplinary group discussion. Dr Kathir Nadanachandran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon Dr Omprakash Damodaran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon |
22nd May 2019 | Clinical case presentations for multidisciplinary group discussion. Research paper presentation A/Prof. James van Gelder, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon |
19th Jun 2019 | PART 1: Clinical case presentations for group discussion - Dr Omprakash Damodaran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon PART 2: Update in obesity management and role in multidisciplinary treatment of spinal disease Dr Sophie Vavladelis - Bariatric Medicine Dr Christella Mylordi - Occupational Medicine |
14th Aug 2019 | Hip Spine Syndrome Dr Paul Della Torre - Hip and Knee, and Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Omprakash Damodaran - Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon |
11th Sep 2019 | Clinical case presentations for group discussion 1. Failed spinal cord stimulator insertion 2. Neurosurgical case Dr Alan Nazha - Pain Physician, Interventional Pain Specialist, Anaesthetist B Med FANZCA FIPP FFPMANZCA Dr Kathir Nadanachandran - Consultant Neurosurgeon MBBS, FRACS, FRCS, FRCSE |
9th Oct 2019 | Journal Club - discussion of research papers A/Prof. James van Gelder, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon |
6th Nov 2019 | 1. Clinical Case Presentations 2. Journal Club - discussion of research papers 1. Dr Omprakash Damodaran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon 2. A/Prof. James van Gelder, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon |