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Degenerative spine disease commonly affects 1 in 6 patients who visit GPs in Australia.

Join A/Prof Chris Daly, Neurosurgeon/Spine Surgeon, as he shares tips on identifying red flags in patient presentation, physical assessment, diagnostic modality of choice and referral guidelines. A/Prof Daly will also discuss surgical options/treatment in patients with degenerative spinal diseases.

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Learning Objectives:

1. Review the incidence and prevalence of common degenerative spinal conditions in general practice
2. Review the clinical physical and neurovascular signs and assessment of these conditions
3. Review the diagnostic modalities to identify abnormalities in these challenging patients
4. Review clinical guidelines for appropriate referral for surgical consideration.

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