TrustMe - Ed TrustMe - Ed

Spinal Red Flags

This presentation covers the 4 main serious pathologies of the lumbar spine, exploring how common they are, how we can identify them and how we can safely manage them. We explore the challenges of managing these conditions and link this to the International Framework for Red Flags that was published last year, providing detail on how to weigh up and manage the risks associated with these conditions. We explore the questions behind the questions in relation to red flags.
3 Episodes 1h 45m
Start
Episodes
01
Spinal Red Flags

Learn how to spot serious spinal pathology early when symptoms mimic routine musculoskeletal pain, and why red flags alone are not enough. Discover a practical framework for sharper clinical reasoning, safer decisions, and timely action in complex cases like malignancy, infection, cauda equina, and fracture.

58:25
02
The four serious spinal pathologies: an introduction with Chris Mercer

Learn how to recognize the four main serious spinal pathologies, with a focused look at cauda equina syndrome and how to differentiate spinal fractures. Guided by a spinal specialist, you’ll gain practical insight into red flags, clinical reasoning, and confident decision-making in advanced practice.

00:57
03
Laura Finucane and Chris Mercer Q&A webinar Red Flags

Discover how experienced physiotherapists spot serious pathology hiding behind everyday musculoskeletal symptoms, using hard-earned lessons from missed diagnoses and life-changing cases. Learn why red flags demand deeper questioning, better listening, and clear safety-netting to protect patients and sharpen clinical judgment.

46:08
Comments
Log in to comment
Browse
Masterclasses
Patient Case Studies
Research Reviews
Speakers
Free episodes
Learn
Watchlist
Help
No results found
↑↓ navigate ↵ open esc close Searching…