Back pain Flashcards
1
Q
caudal equine symptoms
A
saddle numbness
urinary hesitancy
urinary or bowel incontenence
2
Q
cancer pathology back pain
A
unexplained weight loss
non-mechanical pain
night pain
past/recurrent history of cancer
3
Q
other serious pathology symptoms
A
ages under 20 or over 55 osteoporosis long term steroid use, premature menopause recent trauma marked morning stiffness
4
Q
GP treatment for back pain
A
advice-keep active
NSAIDS/weak opiate
referral
5
Q
orthopaedic surgeon treatments for back pain
A
surgery
watchful wait
imaging or physio
