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BACK PAIN - Coggle Diagram
BACK PAIN
Assessment
SOCRATES
Numbness
Weight Loss
Muscle spasm
Paraesthesia
Flexion, extension, rotation
Power
Anal sphincter tone/sensation
Other Causes
AAA
Necrosis
Joint arthropathy
Intra abdominal pathology
Osteoarthritis
Osteoperosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
RED FLAGS
Cauda Equina Symptoms
Weight loss
Central spinal pain (sudden onset)
Major trauma
Cancer
Infection (discitis, osteomyelitis, spinal abscess)
Differentials
Sciatica
Myelopathy
High Cord Leision
Peroneal Palsy
Nerve compression
Spinal Stenosis
Risk Factors
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Occupational (heavy lifting/bending)
Stressful life events
Depression
Chronic Back Pain
Pain > 12 weeks
Disability
Prev/current substance misuse
Pain coping
PMH other chronic syndromes
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