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Evaluating low back pain in adolescents.
- Source :
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JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants [JAAPA] 2019 Dec; Vol. 32 (12), pp. 14-20. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Low back pain in adolescents is a common complaint in primary care. With an average prevalence rate of 40%, adolescent low back pain correlates with greater healthcare use, higher incidences of adult back pain, and negative effects on overall well-being. A thorough history and physical examination can increase early detection and accurate diagnosis while ensuring the judicious use of diagnostic modalities. Although underlying serious pathology is rare in adolescents with low back pain, clinicians should recognize specific signs and symptoms that necessitate urgent evaluation and intervention. This article emphasizes the value of using a thorough history and physical examination to guide the initial diagnostic workup and to enhance the early detection and accurate diagnosis of adolescents who present with low back pain.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration complications
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration diagnosis
Intervertebral Disc Displacement complications
Intervertebral Disc Displacement diagnosis
Low Back Pain etiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Oncology
Orthopedics
Radiography
Referral and Consultation
Rheumatology
Sarcoma, Ewing complications
Sarcoma, Ewing diagnosis
Scoliosis complications
Scoliosis diagnosis
Spinal Cord Neoplasms complications
Spinal Cord Neoplasms diagnosis
Spinal Neoplasms complications
Spinal Neoplasms diagnosis
Spondylitis, Ankylosing complications
Spondylitis, Ankylosing diagnosis
Spondylolisthesis complications
Spondylolisthesis diagnosis
Spondylolysis complications
Spondylolysis diagnosis
Sprains and Strains complications
Sprains and Strains diagnosis
Young Adult
Low Back Pain diagnosis
Medical History Taking
Physical Examination
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1547-1896
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31714344
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000604852.26078.91