By Dr Michael Bryant

A 69 year old male presented to his GP with a slowly progressive, 6 month history of left sided neck pains and occipital headaches. Examination was unremarkable and in particular, strengths and reflexes in all 4 limbs were normal.

CT scan revealed some degenerative changes low down in the cervical facet joints and a referral was made to an orthopaedic spinal specialist, and from here facet joint injections were undertaken.

When this procedure provided no relief, a greater occipital nerve injection was arranged under CT guidance and was on this procedure that the causative pathology was finally identified.
When the MRI scan was finally undertaken, a contrast enhancing, durally based, ventral and left sided tumour was identified behind C1 and C2.

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Chelsy Jones is a 10 year old girl who has endured a number of serious operations due to a rare metabolic disorder called Morquio A syndrome. Chelsy is required to wear a 'Halo' which is a spine supporting frame, unfortunatly, the 'Halo' has made it impossible to lay on her stomach for her next procedure. 

Dr Askin along with the QLD Biomechanics and Spine Research Group have created a special mattress that will allow Chelsy to lay face down for the 8 hour operation. Hear Chelsea's story first hand here.

Prof. David Walker was invited to present at the 11th COGNO Annual Scientific Meeting held at the Convention Centre, Brisbane. Prof. Walker presented the topic: Adoptive T cell therapy for GBM. Prof. Walker has special clinical interest in brain tumours and is actively involved in conducting research to help find a cure for this disease. For more information about Prof. Walker, click here.

Join us this weekend for the annual Walk 4 Brain Cancer to support those impacted by brain cancer. 

After hearing your feedback, the walk has been brought forward an hour so participants don't swelter in the heat! 

Registration opens: 6:45am  Walk starts: 7:30am    

Location:7th Brigade Park, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, QLD, 4032 

After you complete the walk, enjoy a gourmet BBQ and entertainment for all ages.

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