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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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Is the extremity pain of acute or gradual onset? Acute onset would suggest arterial embolism, deep vein thrombophlebitis, and cellulitis. If there is a ... 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.... 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... 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. Anatomy forms the basis for developing such a list (
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... The anatomy of the left lower quadrant (LLQ), like that of the RLQ, will provide a basis for recalling the causes of pain. There are fewer structures to deal with; thus, the differential diagnosis is not difficult.
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... Most cases of acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain are considered appendicitis until proven otherwise, but every physician has been wronged by this axiom more times than he or she would
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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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... Functional, mechanical causes: postural imbalance
Anteroposterior (e.g., pregnancy)
Lateral (e.g., scoliosis,
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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 spondylogenic disorder, it may... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... 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
❑ Osteoarthritis ... 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 symptom may herald a... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric 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 Developmental ... 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 spondylogenic disorder, it... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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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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The anatomy of the LLQ, like that of the RLQ, provides a basis for
recalling the causes of pain. There are fewer structures to deal with; thus,
the differential diagnosis is not difficult. Visualizing... Pictures
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Most cases of acute RLQ pain are considered appendicitis until proven
otherwise, but every physician has been fooled by this axiom more times than he or she would like to remember.... Pictures
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Approach to the Patient with Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 2-year-old boy presented to the emergency department for evaluation of back
pain. Three days before admission, ... Pictures
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 2-year-old boy presented with a 2-week history of difficulty walking. The
parents had noticed that he would no longer run ... Pictures
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 14-year-old boy presented to the emergency department complaining of left knee
pain. Three days before this visit, he noted left knee ... Pictures
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 16-year-old girl was admitted with joint pain and a 35-pound weight loss over
the preceding 7 months. After completion of her gymnastics season 7 months
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 13-year-old African-American boy without significant past medical history
presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of ... Pictures
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I. History of Present Illness
In the winter of his 9th year of life, a very active young boy presented to his
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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 majority of pediatric... Suggested Readings
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Michael Clemmens, MD
What to Do - Interpret the Data
Perform a thorough physical exam and consider radiographs of both the area
in question, as well as those areas... Suggested Readings ... Pictures
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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 - ... Back Pain - DIAGNOSIS ... Back Pain - TREATMENT ... Back Pain - FOLLOW UP ... Back Pain - bibliography ... Back Pain - CODES ... Back Pain - FAQ
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