Mechanical Low back Pain
Exams Questions with
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User [Date] [Course title]
, Red Flags of Lower Back Pain - Correct Answer: progressive motor or sensory loss
new urinary retention or overflow incontinence
history of cancer
recent invasive spinal procedure
significant trauma relative to age
Imaging should be reserved for - Correct Answer: suspicion for :
cauda equina syndrome
malignancy
fracture
infection
Imaging Types - Correct Answer: X-Ray
lumbar spine is appropriate to assess for
fracture and bony abnormality
MRI
is better for identifying the source of neurologic or soft tissue abnormalities.
short-term Pharmacological Tx
of mechanical low back pain - Correct Answer: Moderate evidence supports the use of:
Exams Questions with
Complete Solutions
User [Date] [Course title]
, Red Flags of Lower Back Pain - Correct Answer: progressive motor or sensory loss
new urinary retention or overflow incontinence
history of cancer
recent invasive spinal procedure
significant trauma relative to age
Imaging should be reserved for - Correct Answer: suspicion for :
cauda equina syndrome
malignancy
fracture
infection
Imaging Types - Correct Answer: X-Ray
lumbar spine is appropriate to assess for
fracture and bony abnormality
MRI
is better for identifying the source of neurologic or soft tissue abnormalities.
short-term Pharmacological Tx
of mechanical low back pain - Correct Answer: Moderate evidence supports the use of:
