RED FLAGS FOR BACK PAIN
June 20th, 2018
A 50 year old gentleman presents to his GP with back pain.
History
Presenting complaint
“This morning I was lifting a TV out of my car when I suddenly developed really awful back pain!”
WHAT FURTHER QUESTIONS MIGHT BE USEFUL TO ELICIT MORE DETAILS SURROUNDING THE PRESENTING COMPLAINT? WHAT OTHER QUESTIONS MIGHT YOU ASK TO COMPLETE YOUR HISTORY TAKING? WHAT ARE CONSIDERED RED FLAGS FOR BACK PAIN?
Examination
WHAT CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO PERFORM?