Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sydney Spine Institute ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/blog/) - [Multidisciplinary Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica) - 26th Sep 2018 - Campbelltown Rydges](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/multidisciplinary-management-of-lumbar-radiculopathy-sciatica-26th-sep-2018-campbelltown-rydges/) - Lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica represents one distinct presentation of low back-related leg pain, which is generally characterized by pain radiating to below the knee and into the foot and toes. Low back pain is very common presentation in general practice and sciatica represents 10% of these patients. Sciatica has a lifetime incidence of between 13-40% - [Psychological Management of Pain](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/psychological-management-of-pain/) - Presentation: “Psychological Management of Pain” by Dr Margaret Tadros & Dr Bradley Wood This is the second part of a three-part series on Pain Management. The presentation will outline the rationale underlying a psychological approach to pain management and how to determine if a patient is likely to benefit from a psychological approach. It will cover - [Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Pain: Practical implications for Occupational Medicine](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/bio-psycho-social-model-of-pain-practical-implications-for-occupational-medicine/) - The next Sydney Spine Institute Clinical and Research Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 18 April 2018. Presentations: 1. "Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Pain: Practical implications for Occupational Medicine" by Dr Christella Mylordi, Occupational Medicine This talk will address a major public health issue, non-cancer pain, by providing practical short cuts for assessment of pain and monitoring of outcomes. It will also provide an introduction - [Multidisciplinary Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica) - GP seminar](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/multidisciplinary-management-of-lumbar-radiculopathy-sciatica-gp-seminar/) - Lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica represents one distinct presentation of low back-related leg pain, which is generally characterized by pain radiating to below the knee and into the foot and toes. Low back pain is very common presentation in general practice and sciatica represents 10% of these patients. Sciatica has a lifetime incidence of between 13-40% - [MEDTECH INNOVATION COMPETITION](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/medtech-innovation-competition/) - This year's MEDTECH INNOVATION COMPETITION, organised by the Biomedical Engineering Program @ USYD in conjunction with the Westmead Precinct Development Group is taking place this Friday 3rd November. The competition will include 20 clinician-guided student teams presenting innovative medtech solutions. Prototypes & demonstrations will be exhibited on the night. The projects are guided by Concord Neurosurgeon, A/Prof. - [Australian research on cultural perceptions of pain](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/interesting-research-on-cultural-perceptions-of-pain/) - Does our cultural background affect our perception of pain? Apparently, it does. Read the full story about Australian research on cultural perceptions of pain and its implications on pain management approaches: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/09/22/australian-researchers-combine-cultural-practices-pain-management - [Presentation on SUcceSS Trial: SUrgery for Spinal Stenosis - Wednesday 24 May 2017](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/presentation-on-success-trial-wednesday-24-may-2017/) - The next Clinical & Research Meeting will feature the following presentation: 'SUcceSS trial: Randomised Placebo-controlled surgical trial on lumbar spinal stenosis' by David Anderson, PhD candidate, Principal Physiotherapist at Sydney Spine Institute This NHMRC-funded trial will be the world's first to elucidate the treatment effect of decompression spinal surgery for central spinal canal - [Smart pillow developed with the assistance of Sydney Spine Institute clinicians among top 25 ideas in MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/smart-pillow-developed-with-the-assistance-of-sydney-spine-institute-clinicians-among-top-25-ideas-in-mit-global-entrepreneurship-bootcamp/) - Faculty of Engineering and IT first-year PhD student Suri Susilo recently took part in the MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, an intensive week-long new ventures leadership program attracting young entrepreneurs across the globe. Suri was able to thrive in the program and her business idea – a “smart” pillow system to optimise spine neutrality – was - [Despite escalating prescriptions, nerve pain drug offers no relief for sciatica](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/despite-escalating-prescriptions-nerve-pain-drug-offers-no-relief-for-sciatica/) - http://theconversation.com/despite-escalating-prescriptions-nerve-pain-drug-offers-no-relief-for-sciatica-74699 - [Clinical and Scientific Meeting - Wednesday 1 March 2017](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/clinical-and-scientific-meeting-wednesday-1-march-2017/) - The first multidisciplinary meeting of the year took place on Wednesday 1 March 2017. Title: "Something for Everyone" (Journal Club) Presenter: A/Prof. James van Gelder Scientific articles presented and discussed: Surgical versus nonsurgical treatment of chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis based on current evidence Central sensitization in chronic low back pain: A narrative review Percutaneous Vertebroplasty - [2016 Biomedical Engineering Innovations](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/2016-biomedical-engineering-innovations/) - Sydney University Biomedical Engineering Students showcase their research at the Sydney Spine Institute on Wednesday 14 December 2016. The students are working on clinical problems such as novel ways to monitor brain pressure, regenerative spinal discs and rapid manufacturing of custom built body implants. Biomedical PhD and Honours students under the supervision of Dr Philip Boughton, - [2016 GP Seminar](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/2016-gp-seminar/) - To download invitation in PDF, click here: 2016 GP Seminar - [Unexplained Back Pain? It could be ankylosing spondylitis](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/unexplained-back-pain-it-could-be-ankylosing-spondylitis/) - http://theconversation.com/unexplained-lower-back-pain-it-could-be-ankylosing-spondylitis-56809 - [Surgery for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis - San Doctor Summer 2015](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/surgery-for-lumbar-degenerative-spondylolisthesis/) - Prof. van Gelder's article on degenerative spondylolisthesis in San Doctor's Summer 2015 Edition. San Doctor, published 5 times per year just for doctors, contains informative medical articles written and submitted by San Specialists - many of whom are recognised experts in their field. To download the article in PDF, click here: SAN doctor summer 2015 - [Biomedical Engineering Innovations II](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/biomedical-engineering-innovations-ii/) - Sydney University Biomedical Engineering students presented their research at the Sydney Spine Institute on Tuesday 8 December 2015. The students are working on clinical problems such as novel ways to monitor brain pressure, regenerative spinal discs and rapid manufacturing of custom built body implants. Biomedical PhD and Honours students under the supervision of Dr Philip Boughton, biomedical - [Novel technique for cranioplasty implants - a collaboration of Sydney University biomed team with A/Prof. James van Gelder](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/a-novel-technique-for-cranioplasty-implants-a-collaboration-of-biomed-students-and-aprof-james-van-gelder/) - http://youtu.be/hGntjtcwOLA A biomedical engineering team based at the University of Sydney has developed a new low cost method for producing bone replacement implants for severely damaged skulls. The group worked with a A/Prof. James van Gelder (lead neurosurgeon at Concord & Liverpool Hospital) to create a new 3D printing technique that enables clinicians to produce a patient-specific implant - [Biomedical Engineering Innovations](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/biomedical-engineering-innovations/) - A series of innovation projects were presented from senior students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (University of Sydney) on Wednesday 10 December at the last Sydney Spine Institute Meeting for 2014. The projects were co-supervised by Dr Philip Boughton (A/Lecturer & Program Manager, Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney) and A/Prof. James van Gelder (Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon). - [Front line Management of Back Pain: a workshop for GPs](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/front-line-management-of-back-pain-a-workshop-for-gps/) - On July 30, 2014 Sydney Spine Institute held its annual educational workshop for GPs at the Library and Community Hub, Burwood. The topic of the workshop was "Front line Management of Back Pain". Presentations: 1. Aetiology of degenerative lower back pain by Dr Christella Mylordi 2. Red Flags in Lower Back Pain by A/Prof. Kathir Nadanachandran 3. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/) - [Forms](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/for-patients/forms/) - PRE & POST OPERATIVE FORMS Pre-op back questionnaire Pre-op neck questionnaire Post-op back questionnaire Post-op neck questionnaire HOSPITAL ADMISSION FORMS Sydney Adventist Hospital eAdmissions Sydney Southwest Private Hospital eAdmissions GENERAL ADMIN FORMS Registration form Medical Authority form AI Consent form Request for access to health records Urgency assessment form - [For doctors](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/for-doctors/) - We aim to provide GPs and other referring specialists with a streamlined, optimised pathway to our services: Direct referral to a particular clinician with an option to request an urgent appointment for emergency cases Direct calls to the Institute and advice on appropriate specialist referral over the phone Referral to the specialist spine physician for - [For patients](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/for-patients/) - Spinal problems can be complex and patients are often unsure which specialist is most appropriate for their symptoms. In most cases, your GP is the best person to help guide this decision. They can assess your symptoms, review any imaging and refer you to the specialist best suited to your needs. If you have ongoing - [Contact](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/contact/) - We are located within the Burwood Medical Specialists centre. Burwood Railway Station is located within walking distance, at approximately 150 metres from our practice. Postal address: Suite 107/3 Railway Pde, Burwood 2134 NSW Ph: 02 9715 5007 Fax: 02 9747 6630 Email: info@sydneyspineinstitute.com.au Parking There is ample public parking in close proximity. A multi-level parking - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/privacy-policy/) - Introduction Our practice is committed to best practice in relation to the management of information we collect. This practice has developed a policy to protect patient privacy in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (‘the Privacy Act’). Our policy is to inform you of: the kinds of information that we collect and hold, which, - [Clinical & Research Meetings](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/) - Multidisciplinary Clinical and Scientific Meetings - [Education](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/) - We are active in the education of doctors and allied health professionals in the latest evidence-based treatments of spinal conditions. We also provide a forum for the presentation of novel biomedical research to the medical community. We engage in the following educational activities: Meetings: We hold monthly multidisciplinary meetings discussing clinical and research information relating - [Biotech](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/research/) - Since 2012 we have been collaborating with biomedical Engineers from the University of Sydney to develop solutions to clinical problems. Surgeons continually have ideas of how to address surgical limitations, but need the assistance of engineers to construct solutions. We have developed laboratories side by side with clinical consulting rooms to facilitate the continuous exchange - [Cancellation policy](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/cancellation-policy/) - You may cancel or reschedule your appointment without incurring any fees, as long as you give us at least 24 hours notice. Cancellations with less than less than 24 hours notice will incur a fee equivalent to 100% of the consultation fee. To cancel or reschedule your appointment: ring 02 9715 007 (Monday to Friday - [Affiliated Members](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/affiliated-members/) - Dr Alan Nazha Dr Alan Nazha B Med FANZCA FIPP FFPMANZCA - Pain Physician, Interventional Pain Specialist, Anaesthetist Dr Raoul Pope Dr Raoul Pope MBChB, FRACS - Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Omprakash Damodaran Dr Omprakash Damodaran B.Med, GDIH, MS, FRACS - Consultant Neurosurgeon - [Topics & Presenters 2021](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2021/) - [table id=11 /] - [Topics & Presenters 2020](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2020/) - [table id=10 /] - [Topics & Presenters 2019](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/topics-presenters-2019/) - [table id=9 /] - [Information Brochures](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/information-brochures/) - The information brochures below have been developed by the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia and provide general information on the following surgical procedures: Lumbar Spine (back) Discectomy Lumbar Spine (back) Laminectomy Cervical Spine (neck) Discectomy Cervical Spine (neck) Laminectomy Peripheral Nerve Surgery Pituitary Surgery Craniotomy More brochures with general pre and post operative guidelines for spinal - [Topics & Presenters 2018](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/topics-and-presenters-2018/) - [table id=8 /] - [Priority WorkCover Referral](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/priority-workcover-referral/) - Spinal injuries at the workplace can be a cause of prolonged time off from work with negative long-term consequences for workers. Early assessment by experienced spine specialists contributes to faster return to work and better health outcomes for injured workers. We aim to assess WorkCover patients within 2 weeks to: provide timely clearance to workers - [Cervical Laminoplasty](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/cervical-laminoplasty/) - Cervical Laminoplasty Procedure Treatment - [Topics & Presenters 2017](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2017/) - [table id=7 /] - [Topics & Presenters 2016](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2016/) - [table id=6 /] - [Doctors](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctors/) - [Cervical Myelopathy](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/cervical-myelopathy/) - Cervical Myelopathy - [Cervical Foraminotomy](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/cervical-foraminotomy/) - Cervical Foraminotomy, Cervical Decompression - [Topics & Presenters 2015](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2015/) - [table id=5 /] - [Topics & Presenters 2014](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2014/) - [table id=4 /] - [Topics & Presenters 2013](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2013-2/) - [table id=2 /] - [Topics & Presenters 2012](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/education/clinical-research-meetings/topics-presenters-2012/) - [table id=1 /] - [Appointments](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/appointments/) - Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Spine Specialist, General Spinal Assessment, Spine Physiotherapy, Pain Specialist, Occupational Specialist - [Request an Appointment](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/request-an-appointment/) - [Urgent Appointments](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/for-doctors/urgent-appointments/) - Urgent Appointments for Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Spine Specialist, General Spinal Assessment, Spine Physiotherapy, Pain Specialist, Occupational Specialist - [Telehealth](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/for-doctors/telehealth/) - Telehealth services are available to patients who have difficulty getting to a specialist or live in rural and remote areas. PATIENT LOCATION Patients can link with us directly from their homes provided they have access to video-conferencing equipment. Alternatively, they can link from their local GP's office if their local medical centre is set up for Telehealth. - [FAQs](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/for-patients/faqs/) - [Services](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/services/) - Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Spine Specialist, General Spinal Assessment, Spine Physiotherapy, Pain Specialist, Occupational Physician ## Services - [Spine Physician Clinic](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/service/spine-physician-clinic/) - Spine Physician Clinic, Management of work related spinal injuries, Assessment and Evidence based non-surgical management of simple and complex spinal conditions - [Exercise Physiology](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/service/exercise-physiology/) - What is Exercise Physiology? Exercise physiology is a field of study and practice that focuses on how the body responds and adapts to physical activity and exercise. Exercise physiologists are experts in understanding the physiological and biochemical changes that occur within the body during exercise and how these changes impact overall health and performance. Exercise - [Spine Surgery](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/service/spine-surgery/) - Spinal conditions treated, spinal procedures performed - [Neurosurgery](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/service/neurosurgery/) - Brain Conditions - [Occupational Medicine](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/service/occupational-medicine/) - Occupational Rehabilitation, Injury Management, Return to Work, Occupational Assessment - [Spine Physiotherapy](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/service/spine-physiotherapy/) - Spine Physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, physical therapy, exercise physiology ## Doctors - [Prof. James van Gelder](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/aprof-james-van-gelder/) - Prof. James van Gelder is an Australian-trained Specialist Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is the director of Neurosurgery at Concord Repatriation Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital, and the co-founder and director of the Sydney Spine Institute. He holds Conjoint Associate Professorship at the University of NSW and - [Ms Biara Webster](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/biara-webster/) - Biara has been working as an accredited exercise physiologist since 2011. She has extensive experience with musculoskeletal conditions, particularly spinal rehabilitation and chronic pain conditions. Her professional background includes the provision of health education and exercise programs for chronic disease management, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and mental health. She has also - [Dr David Anderson](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/david-anderson/) - Dr David B Anderson is an experienced consultant physiotherapist treating both acute and chronic spinal conditions since 2012. His journey as a clinician has spanned diverse healthcare settings, including collaborative work with orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital, as well as the private multidisciplinary setting of the Sydney Spine Institute. - [Mr Matthew McMullan](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/matthew-mcmullan/) - Matthew is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal conditions, chronic and complex pain conditions. Matthew has been working as a physiotherapist since 2010 and has experience with both public and private settings. He has worked in tertiary hospitals in Australia and the U.K. as well as in private practices in Sydney - [Dr Christella Mylordi](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/dr-christella-mylordi/) - Dr Christella Mylordi is a Consultant Occupational Physician and a Fellow of The Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. She has worked in Spinal Medicine for over 20 years. Initially, she worked in collaboration with A/ Prof. James van Gelder as a clinical and surgical assistant. This role expanded with the establishment of the - [Dr Azhar Khan](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/dr-azar-khan/) - Dr Azhar Khan is an occupational physician who specialises in return to work, injury management, chronic pain and associated mental health issues, fitness for duty, site visits, file review assessments, pre-employment medicals, health surveillance (e.g. asbestos, silicosis and noise exposure assessments), visa medicals and fitness for travel assessments. He is an Injury Management Consultant (IMC) - [Dr Rob Boland](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/doctor/dr-rob-boland/) - Rob Boland is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney and a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He is also a Specialist Physiotherapist for NSW Health and an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant for the State Insurance Regulatory Authority. He has conducted courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Australia and overseas and has published widely ## FAQs - [What is Telehealth?](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/question/what-is-telehealth/) - Telehealth is the provision of healthcare services via telecommunication technology, most commonly, video-conferencing technology. Telehealth aims to provide access to healthcare services for people who live in regional, rural and remote areas. - [I'm not sure who the right specialist is for my spine problem. What should I do?](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/question/i-have-a-backneck-problem-which-specialist-should-i-see/) - If you're unsure which specialist is most appropriate, the best place to start is with your GP. They know your medical history and can provide a referral to the specialist best suited to your symptoms. If you have ongoing neck or back pain but are not sure whether surgery is required, an appointment with our - [My condition is urgent. What can I do?](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/question/i-need-an-urgent-appointment-what-should-i-do/) - We aim to attend to urgent conditions in the most timely and efficient manner. We allow time for urgent appointments on a regular basis. Arrangements can be made for patients to be seen outside normal consulting hours if absolutely necessary. To assess the urgency of your problem we require clinical information (as detailed as possible) about your - [What is "pins and needles"?](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/question/what-is-pins-and-needles/) - 'Pins and needles' (paraesthesia or limbs 'falling asleep') is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling, usually felt in the hands or feet. A common cause is awkward postures that compress the nerves. Tingling sensations can also be symptomatic of nerve damage or nervous system disorders. - [Is it appropriate for a patient to have a neurosurgical consultation via video link?](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/question/is-it-appropriate-for-a-patient-with-a-spinal-problem-to-have-a-video-consultation/) - In most cases, yes. In most cases, an examination of radiology images and a discussion of symptoms with the patient are sufficient for the surgeon to provide a diagnosis The patient can avoid unnecessary travel expenses and inconvenience unless surgical treatment is really warranted 95% of the patients we see do not need an operation – surgery ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/category/uncategorized/) - [GP Workshop](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/category/gp-workshop/) - [Biomedical Engineering](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/category/biomedical-engineering/) ## Tags - [GP workshop](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/tag/gp-workshop-2/) - [Biomedical Engineering Innovations](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/tag/biomedical-engineering-innovations/) - [biomedical](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/tag/biomedical/) - [engineering](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/tag/engineering/) - [innovations](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/tag/innovations/) ## Department - [Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/department/neurosurgery-spine-surgery/) - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery - [Occupational Medicine](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/department/occupational-medicine/) - [Spine Physiotherapy](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/department/spine-physiotherapy/) - [Exercise Physiology](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/department/exercise-physiology/) ## Picture tag - [Biomedical Engineering Innovations - Sydney Spine Institute Meeting](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/ngg_tag/biomedical-engineering-innovations-sydney-spine-institute-meeting/) - [Sydney Spine Institute - Clinical & Scientific Meeting](https://www.sydneyspineinstitute.com.au/ngg_tag/sydney-spine-institute-clinical-scientific-meeting/)