Neuro Podcases: An approach to back pain

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Originally released: August 14, 2020

Discussion with consultant Neurosurgeon, Mr. Carleton-Bland, about back pain - what symptoms and signs to worry about and when to act on them.

This discussion covers the more benign causes of back pain along with the 'not to miss' cauda equina and metastatic cord compression that are often seen in GP and emergency departments.

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