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Approach to Low Back Pain - Differential Algorithm
- Non-MSK
- Axial / Musculoskeletal
- Radicular
- Systemic Disease (Do
Approach to Low ... Back Pain - Differential ... Algorithm - Non-MSK ... #Differential #Algorithm
Low Back Pain Algorithm

- Dr. Matthew Watto 

#LowBackPain #LBP #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management #TUNAFISH #Mnemonic #RedFlags
Low Back Pain Algorithm ... LowBackPain #LBP #Algorithm
Pediatric Discitis - Inflammation of intervertebral disc 
Etiology 
 • Bacterial or viral 
Clinical 
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Clinical • Back ... • Absent or low ... • Radicular symptoms
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms ... • Back/Neck Pain ... : Tilting head back ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... absent: lower back ... mass Sensory Symptoms ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... constitutional symptoms ... Unresolved Radicular Symptoms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Findings, Signs and Symptoms ... obstruction to blood flow ... Classification #Table ... CriticalCare #Sign #Symptoms
Causes of Low Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Intrinsic Spine: Lumbar strain, Herniated nucleus pulposus, Compression fracture,
Causes of Low Back ... #primarycare #msk
Important Questions to Ask of a Patient Presenting With Syncope
 • What were you doing immediately
Important Questions to Ask ... Did you have any symptoms ... • How long were ... When you awoke, how ... for you to feel back
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... possible lower back ... prolapse Bladder - Slow ... Rectum - Defecatory symptoms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm