Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain | AAFP
2012年2月15日 · Red flags are common in patients with acute low back pain and do not necessarily indicate serious pathology; therefore, physicians should rely on a comprehensive clinical approach to...
Acute Low Back Pain: Recognizing the “Red Flags” in the Workup
The “red flags” of back pain are important historical and physical features that point to potentially dangerous conditions. Identification of a red flag warrants close attention and further diagnostic testing.
Assessment and Management of Acute Low Back Pain - AAFP
These "red flags" include a history of trauma, fever, incontinence, unexplained weight loss, a cancer history, long-term steroid use, parenteral drug abuse, and intense localized pain and an ...
Back Pain - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年12月11日 · Identifying red flags and determining the appropriate treatment are the most important aspects of back pain management. Most cases can be managed conservatively. Association with nerve dysfunction and other alarming signs warrants a thorough investigation and a multidisciplinary approach.
Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain | AAFP
2007年4月15日 · Knowing the prevalence of various etiologies of back pain, looking for “red flag” findings (which indicate a serious underlying condition) in the history and physical examination, and ...
Red flags of low back pain - PubMed
Key signs and symptoms can guide clinicians in differentiating acute and persistent mechanical low back pain from back pain resulting from a specific cause. Awareness of these findings can reduce the number of missed or incorrect diagnoses that lead to poor patient outcomes.
Red Flags - Low Back Pain Clinical Resource
The infographic below highlights the signs of potential red flags in LBP. Further high-quality research is needed to extensively evaluate the accuracy of red flags and the combinations of red flags in order to assist health care providers in identifying those most in need for imaging.
Identifying Red Flags in Back Pain A Guide for Clinicians
2024年2月19日 · This review explores the differential diagnosis of back pain in adults and children, emphasizing the importance of identifying red flags and tailoring management strategies to individual needs.
NB: Presence of red flags in acute low back pain suggests the need for further investigation and possible specialist referral as part of overall strategy. If no red flags present, it is safe to reassure the patient and move ahead with a multimodal management approach
Acute Low Back Pain | Emergency Care Institute - Agency for …
Whilst the presence of red flags indicates the potential for serious life or limb threatening acute pathology, the presence of yellow flags indicates an increased risk of the patient having chronic back pain with resultant long term disability and work loss.