Musk has recommended people experiencing severe neck and back pain should consider disc replacement surgery.

Giovanni Ferreira + colleagues (@Sydney_Uni, UNSW) explain what the research says. theconversation.com/elon-musk-says…

👇👇👇 theconversation.com/elon-musk-says…

“And if you’re presented with the choice between disc replacement and spinal fusion, you might want to consider a third alternative: not having surgery at all.”

“Blew out a disc” yep, what NO-cebo

Elon Musk says ‘disc replacement’ worked for him. But evidence this surgery helps #chronicpain is lacking.

theconversation.com/elon-musk-says…

New The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand article on disc replacement harms vs benefits + alternatives.
Giovanni Ferreira Christine Lin Chris Maher Ian Harris Joshua Zadro

Elon Musk says ‘disc replacement’ worked for him. But evidence this surgery helps chronic pain is lacking theconversation.com/elon-musk-says… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Elon Musk says ‘disc replacement’ worked for him. But evidence this surgery helps chronic pain is lacking

theconversation.com/elon-musk-says…

This The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand article from Prof Anne Tiedemann, Prof Cathie Sherrington and Kim Delbaere highlights ways we can prevent falls. Tips include:
🟢 effective exercises
🟢 reviewing medications
🟢 home safety (e.g. rails, lighting, clear walkways)

theconversation.com/im-getting-old…

📢Are you a physio that treats back pain?

We want to learn about what influences the diagnostic labels and advice you use for back pain! 🧐
Participation involves a brief survey and ~30min interview.

Click on the link below learn more and participate!
sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V…

New #POV accepted to PTJ: Journal of APTA promotes labeling of musculoskeletal conditions based on symptoms & clinical features (vs. purported pathology):

academic.oup.com/ptj/advance-ar…

Joshua Zadro Mary O'Keeffe Giovanni Ferreira

Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

🔥 Milestone: Ethics approval
A big trial that will employ research assistants, provide the opportunity for students to become “doctors” over the next four years, and answer a necessary research and clinical question that can change the way we deliver treatments in primarycare.

Out today in The Lancet Neurology:

We outline advances in complex regional pain syndrome epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis & treatment.

thelancet.com/journals/laneu…

Are you a health professional in managing knee pain?

We are seeking your input about what labels #healthprofessionals use for #kneepain .

Use the link in this post to complete a quick survey (<15 min): sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7W….

Thank you for contributing to this crucial work!

Surgery won’t fix my chronic back pain, so what will? theconversation.com/surgery-wont-f… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Please add your support to this vitally important initiative

Introducing the Low Back Pain Curriculum Content Standards!

Designed to increase the quality of low back pain education they are essential reading for anyone involved in the education of healthcare professionals.

Visit: mq.edu.au/research/spina…

New coverage of our Cochrane review of spinal cord stimulators for #backpain was covered in ABC News Four Corners program on Monday night, and other related news stories.

Mark Butler MP has since called for an urgent inquiry into these devices.

#4corners

Are you interested in PhD studies in #PublicationIntegrity & #CancerResearch ?
I have 2 funded PhD scholarships Sydney Health through my NHMRC Ideas grant with Adrian Barnett
Applicants must be eligible to enrol University of Sydney
sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c…
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I will be watching Ching this for sure

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

Exciting opportunity 👇👇

📣 PhD Scholarship Alert 📣

3 year full-time PhD scholarship to work with world-class back pain researchers on the DREAM Trial - a large trial of duloxetine vs placebo for chronic sciatica.
Institute for Musculoskeletal Health

More information ⬇️ DM if interested!
sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c…