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Mechanical Lower Back Pain Flashcards

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Epidemiology

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20 - 55

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Aetiology

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Trauma
Work related

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Signs for serious pathology

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Elderly (e.g. myeloma)
Neuropathic pain (spinal cord compression)

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Lumbar spondylosis

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Definition: Degeneration of IV disc = loses its compliance and thins over time
- MC L4/L5 or L5/S1
Epidemiology: OLDER PATIENTS
Diagnosis: X-RAY if serious pathology suspected e.g. neurological pain + MRI
Treatment: Analgesia + physiotherapy

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