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==ACTION ITEMS*== | |||
1. Obatin a history to fully characterize the nature back pain (onset, sti lml'f;,'fa;k;'ask. | |||
2. Obtain a relevant ROS focusing on [[systemic diseases]], [[cancer]], [[infection]], [[neurologic symptoms]] and character of the [[back pain]]. | |||
2. Perform a focused [[physical examination]] | |||
*sign of local tenderness | |||
* | *range of motion | ||
* | *sign of [[radiculopathy]] | ||
* | *spurling sign | ||
* | *[[straight leg raise ]] | ||
Is [[sciatica]] present? | |||
[[sciatica is present|Yes]]<br> | |||
[[sciatica is not present|No]] | |||
* While this algorithm provides steps to perform a focused history and physical examination, it is no replacement for a detailed history and physical examination. | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:47, 26 July 2013
ACTION ITEMS*
1. Obatin a history to fully characterize the nature back pain (onset, sti lml'f;,'fa;k;'ask.
2. Obtain a relevant ROS focusing on systemic diseases, cancer, infection, neurologic symptoms and character of the back pain.
2. Perform a focused physical examination
- sign of local tenderness
- range of motion
- sign of radiculopathy
- spurling sign
- straight leg raise
Is sciatica present?
- While this algorithm provides steps to perform a focused history and physical examination, it is no replacement for a detailed history and physical examination.