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==[[Musculoskeletal back pain]]== | ==[[Musculoskeletal back pain]]== | ||
key points:History of [[trauma]], [[abnormal posturing]], presence of local tenderness. | |||
==[[Neurologic back pain]]== | ==[[Neurologic back pain]]== | ||
==[[Referral back pain]]== | ==[[Referral back pain]]== | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 25 July 2013
Choose one of the following categories according to detailed history and physical examination:
In history ask about pain character, systemic disease, cancer and infection.
In physical exam check local tenderness, ROM, sign of radiculpathy.
Musculoskeletal back pain
key points:History of trauma, abnormal posturing, presence of local tenderness.