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Educational articles for patients and companions.
Red flags for back pain
Most back pain is not dangerous, but a few signs mean you should not wait. This article says which signs are emergencies, which need a doctor the same day, and which need one within the next few days.
ReadDoes back pain always need surgery?
Most back pain and slipped discs never reach an operation. This article says where back pain usually comes from, what helps recovery and which signs make a surgeon think about surgery.
ReadA family guide after a brain tumour diagnosis
If news of a brain tumour has come to your family, this article says calmly and clearly what to do in the first days, what to ask, how to be with the patient and where to get help.
ReadHow to understand your spine MRI report
An MRI report is full of frightening words. This article gives the plain meaning of the most common terms and explains why a report is not complete without your examination and your symptoms.
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