Publications by authors named "Derek Yull"
Article Synopsis
- Restorative neurostimulation of the lumbar multifidus muscle shows promise as a treatment option for chronic low back pain (CLBP) in patients who have previously undergone lumbar surgery, a group often excluded from studies.
- In a case series of 26 patients, significant improvements were observed in low back pain scores and disability indices over 12 months, with 40% achieving clinically important improvements.
- Patient satisfaction rates were high, and there were minimal adverse events, indicating that this therapy may be safe and effective for those with prior lumbar surgery.
Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is common and a significant cause of morbidity. Many patients receive inappropriate imaging for LBP in primary care. Aim To explore the incidence and type of spinal imaging conducted for LBP patients referred from general practice for specialist surgical opinion, and evaluate whether imaging conformed to clinical guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To describe experience using general practitioners (GPs), with an extended role (GPwER) in spinal medicine, to expedite assessment, triage, and management of patients referred from primary care for specialist spinal surgical opinion.
Background: Low back and neck pain are common conditions in primary care. Indiscriminate or inappropriate referral to a spinal surgeon contributes to long waiting times.