Lower Back Pain Flashcards
1
Q
lower back pain
A
pain in lower back
2
Q
causes
A
ankylosing spondylitis cauda equina syndrome spinal stenosis peripheral arterial disease malignancy heavy lifting discitis
3
Q
red flags
A
<20 yrs, >50 yrs night pain history of malignancy thoracic back pain history of trauma systematically unwell
4
Q
investigations
A
exmaination
history
5
Q
when is an MRI needed
A
unsure on diagnosis and suspicion of red flag cause
6
Q
what is the first line medication used
A
NSAID
