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Back Pain and Spinal Problems

Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Ara Damansara Medical Centre

09-Jul-19 16:00

Back Pain and Spinal Problems

Almost everyone has suffered back pain at some point in their lives. According to The Lancet journal, disability due to back pain has risen by more than 50% since 1990. Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre joins us to shed light on the causes of back pain and common spinal problems.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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