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Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice is an interventional radiologist that specializes in interventional pain management and diagnostic imaging in Calgary, Canada.
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About Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice
Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice, MD-MSc, FRCPC, FIPP, is a radiologist and fellowship-trained interventional radiologist with a wide array of experience in both interventional pain management and diagnostic imaging.
His research evaluates segmental instability in the spine, injectables to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, as well as novel injectables to treat disc degeneration and disc herniation. He also evaluates the use of neuromodulation in Alberta to determine how access to this treatment could be improved.
Dr. Clerk-Lamalice received his medical degree from Université de Sherbrooke. He then completed a residency at Diagnostic Radiology, followed by a fellowship in Neuroradiology at Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at The Spine Fracture Institute. In addition to providing expert patient care, Dr. Clerk places utmost importance on building a compassionate practice that recognizes patients as people, not numbers.
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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice
MSK Episode #69
Vertebral augmentation for degenerative disc disease has traditionally been performed using cement injections. However, new biomaterials are emerging that may offer more precise targeting of the vertebral discs, potentially leading to higher patient satisfaction. In this episode of Backtable MSK, Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice discusses significant advances in the treatment of degenerative disc disease, with a particular focus on disc augmentation using intradiscal hydrogel. This episode marks the third and final installment in our series on degenerative disc disease with Dr. Clerk-Lamalice.
MSK Episode #67
Degenerative disc disease, a major cause of low back pain, is the most common musculoskeletal issue worldwide, affecting an estimated 15-30% of the population. In this episode of BackTable MSK, interventional radiologists Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice and Dr. Jacob Fleming cover symptomatic degenerative disc disease, focusing on its diagnosis and treatment with anesthetic injections. This is the first episode in a two-part series on discogenic back pain.
MSK Episode #68
The lumbar discogram is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology, as it enables interventionalists to pinpoint the exact level of discogenic back pain. In this episode of Backtable MSK, the Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice and host Dr. Jacob Fleming explore the techniques and applications of the discogram, a procedure highly valued for its effectiveness in both diagnosis and pain management.
Articles Featuring Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice
The basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA) procedure can provide patients with long-lasting back pain relief. It is an outpatient, fast, and readily accessible procedure, yet in some cases can be challenging. Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice discusses how to perform BVNA procedures and overcome these challenges.
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