CH 3: Red Flags for Low Back Region Flashcards
What condition has red flags for age >50 years?
Back-related tumor
What condition has red flags for history of cancer?
Back-related tumor
What condition has red flags for unexplained weight loss?
Back-related tumor
What condition has red flags for failure of conservative therapy?
Back-related tumor
What condition has red flags for recent infection (urinary tract, skin infection)?
Back-related infection (spinal osteomyelitis)
What condition has red flags for intravenous drug use/abuser?
Back-related infection (spinal osteomyelitis)
What condition has red flags for a concurrent immunosuppressive disorder?
Back-related infection (spinal osteomyelitis)
What condition has red flags for urine retention or incontinence?
Cauda equina syndrome
What condition has red flags for fecal incontinence?
Cauda equina syndrome
What condition has red flags for saddle anesthesia?
Cauda equine syndrome
What condition has red flags for global or progressive weakness in LE?
Cauda equine syndrome
What condition has red flags for sensory deficits in the feet (L4, L5, S1 areas)?
Cauda equine syndrome
What condition has red flags for ankle dorsiflexion, toe extension, and ankle plantarflexion weakness?
Cauda equine syndrome
What condition has red flags for history of trauma (including minor falls or heavy lifts for osteoporotic or elderly individuals)?
Spinal fracture
What condition has red flags for prolonged use of steroids?
Spinal fracture
