Information and advice for GPs.
If you have any questions about your patients do feel free to contact Dr Stanford on 02 9650 4893. He will return your call and discuss how we can help.
What’s really causing tingling hands?
Tingling or numbness in the hand is a common source of patient discomfort. There are two major causes – carpal tunnel syndrome and cervical nerve compression. The crossover in symptoms can make it hard to make the correct diagnosis.
WEBINAR: Neurogenic Claudication
A brief presentation of the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of neurogenic claudication plus Q&A.
View the recording and download the materials here.
Physical Therapies & CBT
A quarter of adult Australians suffer from lower back pain. For a small group of people the pain persists and over time, can become chronic.
There is a growing body of evidence showing improved outcomes for patients with acute back pain when CBT is aligned with physical therapies.
WEBINAR: FOOT DROP
A brief presentation of the causes, diagnosis and management of Foot Drop, plus Q&A.
View the recording and download the materials here.
Telehealth & Surgery during Covid
People’s health issues continue to evolve and deteriorate, irrespective of lockdowns.
I am consulting via telehealth and also providing surgery for all those that need it, public or private
WEBINAR: Cauda Equina Syndrome
A brief presentation of CES causes, symptoms, and diagnosis, plus Q&A.
View the recording and download the materials here.
Pain Following Spinal Fusion Surgery
It is common for patients to experience discomfort as their body readjusts. However, if pain starts to be a problem for the patient, then it could be symptomatic of a serious issue.
Foot Drop
Foot Drop is weakness at the ankle that causes the foot to drop down when walking, so that the patient has a noticeable limp. Although the condition can arise for many reasons there are two common causes.
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal Fusion is surgery to join adjacent vertebra together so that they cannot move. It involves inserting some form of fixation – spinal screws, plates and rods, or cages – and some form of graft material so that the bones grow together.