Topics & Presenters 2019

30th Jan 2019Presentation 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 2019Tarlov 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 2019Lumbar 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 2019Clinical case presentations for multidisciplinary group discussion.

Dr Kathir Nadanachandran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
Dr Omprakash Damodaran, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
22nd May 2019Clinical case presentations for multidisciplinary group discussion.
Research paper presentation

A/Prof. James van Gelder, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
19th Jun 2019PART 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 2019Hip Spine Syndrome

Dr Paul Della Torre - Hip and Knee, and Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr Omprakash Damodaran - Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
11th Sep 2019Clinical 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 2019Journal Club - discussion of research papers

A/Prof. James van Gelder, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
6th Nov 20191. 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
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