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James McAuley

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The Journal of Pain @thejournalofpain.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Focus: Drs. @yannickgilanyi.bsky.social, @james-mcauley.bsky.social et al. reviewed the benefits and harms of amputation for complex regional pain syndrome —the unclear benefits and likely harms should be considered carefully Full:
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Amputation for complex regional pain syndrome: A systematic review
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling pain condition, usually confined to a single limb. Amputation of the affected limb is sometimes performed to improve pain and function for…
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Perhaps the biggest message: more treatment is not always better. Care should focus on providing the right information, supporting self-management, and more intensive interventions for carefully selected patients only. Usually, less is more. #LowBackPain #PrimaryCare
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Self-management is foundational care. This includes: ✅ Understanding the condition ✅ Staying active and gradually returning to activities ✅ Managing symptom flares ✅ Addressing sleep, mood, and fear of movement when relevant
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The good news: most people with low back pain do not need extensive investigations, injections, surgery, or long-term medication. Patients should be reassured that the prognosis is generally favourable and encouraged to remain active and continue meaningful activities.
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Assessment starts with a careful history and physical examination. Key questions are: • Is there evidence of a serious spinal condition? • Is there radicular pain or spinal stenosis? • What factors are contributing to pain and disability? Routine imaging is usually unnecessary
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Most episodes improve over time, but for many people pain can persist and become disabling. Our new review in the JAMA summarises what clinicians should know about assessment and management of low back pain.
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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Low Back Pain: A Review
This narrative review discusses the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of nonspecific low back pain.
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hjhansford.bsky.social @hjhansford.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
@james-mcauley.bsky.social @miguelhernan.org @lizstuart.bsky.social @margaritamb.bsky.social @sharpmelk.bsky.social and everyone who isn't on Bluesky - Aidan, Sonja, Matt, Hopin, Matthias, Jonathan, Barbra, Xabier, Rob, Sara, Sallie, Sebastian, and Issa
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James McAuley @james-mcauley.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Is medical practice ahead of the evidence?
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