Services are offered to people who have been referred, by their doctor, to see a neurosurgeon for possible spine surgery. The neurosurgery team would then assess and decide if treatment is needed.
Elective Routine Outpatient Spine Referrals Only.
- STAC (Spine Triage and Assessment Clinic) reviews and triages Elective Routine Outpatient Spine Referrals for possible surgical consultation from physicians and health care providers within Southern Alberta.
- STAC does not manage spine-related problems, provide chronic pain services or pain management care, or prescribe medications.
- STAC aims to provide early surgical input into the care pathway for the referring physician and patient, facilitating timely access to appropriate care by the appropriate provider.