Professor Iakiv Fishchenko · Kyiv, Ukraine
Patient articles
Spinal health explained clearly
Articles for patients: from back pain and scoliosis to preparing questions for your doctor. Find your topic and open the full article.
13 articles in five topic groups.
Preparing for treatment
For patients: from consultation to surgery
How to contact us, which investigations to prepare and how to arrange a consultation, surgery and admission.
Recovery after surgery
Recovery after spine surgery
First steps, exercises, returning to work and sport. Advice by operation type and contact details for the support team.
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Back pain and injections
Lumbar muscle strain
Muscle and ligament pain after exertion: symptoms, assessment and a gradual return to activity.
Spinal injections and nerve blocks
Targeted medication delivery: types of injections, their aims and preparation for the procedure.
Epidural injections and gabapentin
A review of a study comparing two approaches to treating nerve root pain in the lower back and leg.
Modic changes on MRI and lower back pain
What researchers studied when comparing vertebral MRI changes with patients' symptoms.
Scoliosis, posture and movement
Scoliosis in children: what parents should know
An article about childhood scoliosis: questions about monitoring and treatment to discuss with your doctor.
Scoliosis exercises at home
A resource on home exercises. Discuss the selection of movements and activity levels with a physiotherapist.
Six posture exercises
A selection of exercises and explanations about posture, to discuss when planning an individual activity programme.
Five stretching mistakes
A review of common mistakes: technique, warming up and choosing the level of exertion.
Sleep and everyday habits
Joint conditions: research reviews
Osteoporosis and bone health
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