Neurosurgery Spine Triage and Assessment Clinic

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.