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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

  Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Definitions Spondylolysis is an interruption of the pars interarticularis, this can either be unilateral or bilateral. Spondylolisthesis: an anterior displacement of a vertebral body in relationship to the segment immediately...

Phantom limb pain

Phantom Limb Pain I saw a 64 year old gentleman in the Pain Clinic. He had a left below knee amputation. He is complaining of pain in the lateral border of the lower part...

Neuropathic abdominal pain

Overview I saw a 56 year old lady in the Pain Clinic. She was complaining of pain in the umbilicus, moving around in a band. This is usually a niggling pain with a pain...

Exercises for lower back pain

  Exercises for lower back pain Introduction When an episode of low back pain lasts for more than six weeks, it is important for the patient to consider back pain exercises and physical therapy...

Traumatic Rib Fracture

Traumatic Rib Fracture I saw a lady in the Pain Clinic who had pain emanating from an old fracture of the right rib at the level of T5/T6. She had significant pain on the...