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Is the pain of acute onset or gradual onset? If it is acute onset, one must consider the possibility of epidural abscess, pyelonephritis, or other abdominal conditions as the cause of the ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Low back pain is the second most common cause of doctor visits in the U.S. and is the most common cause of disability. Up to 90% of the population will experience back pain during their lives. Studies show that, at any given time, up to... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Back pain is an uncommon complaint in children, but relatively more common in adolescents. Although relatively benign causes (such as muscular strain in adolescents) account for the majority of cases, some more severe causes should not be... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Distal weakness is most likely secondary to neuropathy, and is often associated with loss of deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) either with or without sensory abnormalities. In... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Proximal weakness is usually due to dysfunction of the lower motor unit; that is, anterior horn cells in the spinal cord, neuromuscular junction (NMJ), or the muscle itself. The neurologic... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Nothing is more challenging to diagnose than a case of low back pain. That is why it is so important to have an extensive list of causes in mind before approaching the patient.
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... Back pain affects an estimated 80% of the population; in fact, it's the second leading reason — after the common cold — for lost time from work. Although this symptom may herald a spondylogenic disorder, it may also result... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Functional, mechanical causes: postural imbalance
Anteroposterior (e.g., pregnancy)
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... Acute or Subacute*
Electrolyte abnormality
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
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Back pain
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Back pain affects an estimated 80% of the population; in fact, it’s the second leading reason—after the common cold—for lost time from work. Although this symptom may herald a... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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Low Back Pain
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Approach Low back pain is a common problem with many causes. The differential diagnosis can be grouped into three over-lapping categories: urgent (“red flag... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Musculoligamentous strain
❑ Lumbar disc herniation
❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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Back pain
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
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... Back pain affects an estimated 80% of the population and is the second leading cause of absence from work. Although this symptom may indicate a spondylogenic disorder, it may also result from a... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Back pain affects an estimated 80% of the U.S. population; in fact, it’s the second leading reason — after the common cold — for lost time from work. Although this... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord,... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Back Pain
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
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...Although less common in children than inadults, a specific cause can frequently be identified. Principal Causes of Back Pain Congenital Spineanomalies ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Back pain affects an estimated 80% of the population; in fact, it's the second leading reason—after the common cold—for lost time from work. Although this symptom may herald a... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord, nerve roots,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Nothing is more challenging to diagnose than a case of low back pain.
That is why it is so important to have an extensive list of causes in mind
before approaching the patient. ... Pictures
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... Author:
Elizabeth Wells, MD
What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data
Unlike in adult medicine, low back pain is an unusual chief complaint in
pediatric practice, and the... Suggested Readings
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... Thomas H. Chun, MD Back Pain - BASICS Back Pain - description Any condition causing pain of the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spine area(s). Back Pain - general prevention ... Back Pain - DIAGNOSIS ... Back Pain - TREATMENT ... Back Pain - FOLLOW UP ... Back Pain - bibliography ... Back Pain - CODES ... Back Pain - FAQ
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