Spine & Neck Pain - When To Call The Surgeon? Brentwood, Essex –  Tuesday 12^th June – 7pm – 9pm

During this evening event Mr Sivaraman, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, from Spire Hartswood, will lead an interactive discussion about the role of the surgeon within the multi-disciplinary team. Mr Sivaraman will explain the diagnostic process including history taking, examination, and use of imaging in identifying common spinal problems such as degenerative conditions, spinal deformity, inflammatory conditions of the spine including osteoporosis.   

There are of course a range of conservative and non surgical treatment options, however, for patients who have persistant pain after physical therapy there are also various forms of surgical procedures available.  Mr Sivaraman will discuss injection therapy, decompressions, fusions and give a greater understanding of the roles of advanced techniques such as total disc replacement, inter-spinous spacers and vertebroplasty with an emphasis on newer minimally invasive techniques. He will conclude by also speculating about future advances!

CPD Event – Holiday Inn, Milton Keynes - Wednesday 30th May  - 7pm – 9.30pm

Confused? ! Orthopaedic Surgeon v Neurosurgeon v Pain Management Consultant

During an extended evening session attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with two local Consultants specialising in the management of spinal pain.

Mr Jeremy Reynolds, Spinal Surgeon, explains why he believes spinal surgery has sometimes failed to deliver a satisfactory reputation to its users, whether that be those referring or the patient’s themselves. Many misconceptions prevail often due to less than ideal application of complex interventions and expensive technologies and often a fundamental misunderstanding of pain generators.  He will explain how spinal surgery has traditionally come under the auspices of two separate camps, neurosurgery and orthopaedics, and how this has further served to muddy the waters. Dr Yaser Mehrez, Consultant in Pain Medicine & Anaesthesia, will explain the various mechanisms involved in development of chronic pain and ways of assessing the extent of chronic pain problems in general. The presentation will share with attendees the pain clinic approach in assessment, investigations of patients with chronic spinal pain and different interventions that can be delivered by the pain clinic.  As always there will be ample time for formal and informal discussion with our speakers throughout the evening.

CPD Event - Bromley -  Wednesday  13^th June – 7pm 9pm

Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Upper Limb Conditions

Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh will cover a spectrum of painful conditions around the shoulder and elbow joint. The course is aimed at all Allied Health Professionals who deal with upper limb injuries, sports injuries and management of chronic joint problems. Shoulder and elbow problems are common and are often poorly managed as an accurate diagnosis has not been made. This talk should enable the participants to make an accurate assessment of the common bone and soft tissue related problems affecting the shoulder and elbow joint and to make a diagnosis before appropriate treatment is commenced. We plan to cover the principles of examination, diagnosis and basic treatment of these conditions including specific pathogies seen in athletes such as thrower's shoulder and thrower's elbow. The programme is divided into 2 halves with time for questions at the end of each session. 

Few spaces remaining – 7.5 hours of CPD – Central London!

Management and Treatment of the Upper Limb – Saturday 19^th May - 9am – 5pm Lunch and refreshments included.

The event, entitled ” Management and Treatment of the Upper Limb ” will be delivered by seven leading Consultants and Sport Physicians and will cover everything you need to know on the Upper Limb including smaller breakout sessions to cover examinations of the Shoulder, Wrist and Hand. This interesting, exciting and interactive programme offers 7.5 hours CPD including lunch and for only £99 + VAT:

Holiday Inn, Regent’s Park.

 CPD Event – St Michael’s Manor, St Albans – Wednesday  23rd May – 7pm – 9pm

Spinal Problems & Referred Leg Pains

Session 1: Vertebral compression fractures and spondylolisthesis

 Mr James Langdon will be speaking on: Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal causes for patients to consultant a therapist or doctor. Some patients with chronic back pain can develop acute problems. Two common causes of acute-on-chronic back pain are vertebral compression fractures and spondylolisthesis. This talk will give the therapist further knowledge about these conditions and the options for treatment.

Session 2: Spinal pathology and referred leg pain – the differential diagnosis

 Leg pain is often due to spinal pathology (disc prolapses, spinal stenosis, facet joint arthritis, and spondylolisthesis), but it can also be the presenting complaint for a number of non-spinal conditions (peripheral vascular disease, hip and knee OA, trochanteric bursitis, and piriformis syndrome). This talk will outline the common causes of referred leg pain, how they present as well as providing useful examination tips helping you to make the correct diagnosis for your patients.

Our Second Oxford CPD Event

Mr Jeremy Reynolds, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, will be speaking on What Role Is The Spinal Surgeon and Spinal Surgery on Thursday 1^st March at the Holiday Inn, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 8OD between 7pm and 9pm.

The evening will consist of:

Session 1 • Rapid neurological screening examination • The role of imaging in back pain • Non-surgical options in back pain • Surgical options. 

Session 2 • Neural compression imaging • Degenerative lumbar and cervical surgery • Spinal tumour surgery.

CPD Event - Holiday Inn Gatwick

We are pleased to announce that Mr Martin Knight will be speaking on Transforaminal Spinal Surgery – Transforming Patient Outcomes on Thursday 16th February at the Holiday Inn, Gatwick between 7pm - 9pm.

This event will introduce and discuss Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression & Foraminoplasty (TELDF).  It will commence with a descriptive, historical and developmental overview of the concepts and procedures and will continue with clinical and cost benefits, treatment pathways and case discussions.  Plus much more!

Introduction to MRI course to be held at Vista Daignostics now rescheduled for Wednesday 19th October at 7pm.

Feedback Summary - The Management and Treatment of

Lower Limb Injuries, 18th June 2011

 As you can see from the average ratings above the event was a great success with lots of positive feedback – 57% of attendees provided us with feedback – thank you!