Abstract
In this chapter, the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of patients with low back pain were discussed. Back pain is a very common disorder; it remains as one of the most common complaints of patients seeking medical care. Although the differential diagnosis seems extensive, mechanical back pain may account for as much as 98% of low back pain. Unfortunately, in most cases a precise diagnosis cannot be made. Using this and the preceding chapter as a background, we will discuss non-surgical and surgical treatment approaches in the upcoming Part III of this series.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 151-162 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Progress in Anesthesiology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - 2000 |