Nikolai Bogduk

Australian physician, anatomist and pain researcher
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Nikolai Bogduk
NationalityAustralian
OccupationPhysician
Academic background
EducationSc, MB BS, MD, PhD, DSc
Academic work
DisciplineMusculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Medicine

Nikolai Bogduk AM is a retired Australian anatomist, and emeritus professor of the University of Newcastle Bone & Joint Institute, Australia.[1] His research and publications were primarily on the anatomical sources and causes of chronic spinal pain and headache, as well as the development of new diagnostic techniques and treatments for these conditions. He has made significant contributions to the field of spinal anatomy, biomechanics, as well as spinal pain diagnosis and management.[2]

Contributions

Bogduk's research focused particularly on the causes and management of spinal pain. He has authored numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles in these areas, and his work is widely cited in the fields of pain medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy.[3] Some key contributions include:[2]

  1. The anatomical basis of spinal pain: Bogduk developed a comprehensive classification system for spinal pain based on the anatomical structures involved. This system has been widely adopted by healthcare professionals to help diagnose and treat various types of spinal pain. His work demonstrated the importance of accurately identifying the pain source in order to provide effective treatment.
  2. Facet joint pain: Bogduk was among the first to recognize the role of facet joints as a source of spinal pain and contributed to the literature in anatomy, biomechanics, diagnosis, and therapeutics. He developed diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for facet joint pain, namely medial branch blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy.
  3. Whiplash-associated disorders: Bogduk conducted extensive research on the biomechanics of whiplash injuries and their association with neck pain. His work has helped to improve the understanding and management of whiplash-associated disorders.
  4. Lumbar disc pain: Bogduk's research into intervertebral discs included pioneering research on the role of lumbar disc stimulation in the diagnosis of lumbar disc pain.

Books

He has also published over 100 chapters to books on spinal pain and headache.[2]

Edited

Research papers

Bogduk has published anatomical research, randomised controlled trials, observational studies, and reviews.[3] The main themes of his published research were determining the innervation of the spinal column, examining the biomechanics of the spine, the development of diagnostic tests for neck and low back pain, and developing and looking at minimally invasive treatment techniques such as radiofrequency neurotomy.[1]

Awards

The Spine Intervention society also present a grant called the "Nikolai Bogduk Young Investigator Grant."[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Emeritus Professor Nikolai Bogduk Staff Profile". www.newcastle.edu.au. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  2. ^ a b c "2008 Distinguished Member Awards" (PDF). The Australian Pain Society. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Scopus preview - Bogduk, Nikolai - Author details - Scopus". www.scopus.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  4. ^ "Editorial_Board". Oxford Academic. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  5. ^ Macintosh, J. E.; Bogduk, N. (September 1987). "1987 Volvo award in basic science. The morphology of the lumbar erector spinae". Spine. 12 (7): 658–668. doi:10.1097/00007632-198709000-00004. ISSN 0362-2436. PMID 3686217. S2CID 12325859.
  6. ^ "Distinguished Members". The Australian Pain Society. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  7. ^ "The Queen's Birthday 2013 Honours List | Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia". www.gg.gov.au. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  8. ^ "SIS Awards". Spine Intervention Society. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  9. ^ "Nikolai Bogduk Young Investigator Grant". Spine Intervention Society. Retrieved 30 April 2022.