Nikolai Bogduk

Nikolai Bogduk is a retired Australian anatomist, and emeritus professor of the University of Newcastle Bone & Joint Institute, Australia. 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.

Edited Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic & Treatment Procedures. 2nd ed., Spine Intervention Society. 2014. Encyclopedia of Pain. 2nd ed., Springer. 2013. (section editor) Classification of Chronic Pain. N Bogduk, H Merskey (Editors), 2nd ed (revised), IASP. 1994, 2011, 2012. Pain Medicine Journal, Interventional Pain & Spine Medicine Section (section editor).

Research papers Bogduk has published anatomical research, randomised controlled trials, observational studies, and reviews. 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. Distinguished Member Award, Australian Pain Society, (2008) Member of the Order of Australia (2013) - For significant service to medical research and education, particularly in the specialties of anatomy, spinal health and chronic pain management. SIS Aprill Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) Research Prize of the Cervical Spine Research Society