The adult spinal neurosurgery team assess, investigate and manage various spinal conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• Degenerative spine following assessment, investigation, and management by their local Musculoskeletal service

• Spinal trauma including vertebral compression fractures

• Spinal infections

• Peripheral nerve conditions

Exclusions

• Patients with suspected spinal cancer should be referred according to the cancer network guidelines via the 2WW pathway

• Patients with confirmed spinal cancer should be referred to Neuro-Oncology via E-RS

• Patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) should be referred via the local acute oncology service (AOS)

• Patients with benign spinal tumours should be referred to Neuro-Oncology via E-RS

• Patients with suspected cauda equina syndrome should be sent to their local Accident & Emergency Department for urgent assessment

• Patients with degenerative spinal conditions should be referred via their local Musculoskeletal (MSK) team for assessment and investigation

• Patients requiring correctional surgery (e.g. scoliosis)

• Patients under 16 years old

How to Refer