Side posture manipulation for lumbar intervertebral disk herniation.

Objectives: The objective of this article is to review the status of side posture manipulation for lumbar intervertebral disk herniation.

Data Sources, Study Selection And Data Extraction: The data presented in this article are from our Back Pain Clinic at the Royal University Hospital and the articles cited are those which we feel are important in reviewing this subject.

Conclusions: The treatment of lumbar intervertebral disk herniation by side posture manipulation is both safe and effective.

Elastic Supports and Body SuitsEffective Energy-Storing Garments.

The principles behind the use of lumbar supports have changed drastically in recent years. Once used for immobilization, lumbar supports and body suits are now being used to encourage mobility and return to function in low back pain patients. Modern concepts regarding the stored/strain energy of elastic garments are introduced, followed by a discussion of how body suits and elastic supports utilize these properties to assist the low back pain patient.

Causes and clinical management of vertebral osteomyelitis in Saskatchewan.

A retrospective review of all patients with vertebral osteomyelitis admitted to all Saskatchewan referral hospitals from 1973 to 1986 was undertaken to determine the incidence and clinical characteristics of the disease. There were 73 patients, an incidence of 5.3 cases/million per year.