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2. Rapid decline in motor strength.
2. Rapid decline in muscle strength.


====  [[life threatening causes of back pain| Yes ]]====
====  [[life threatening causes of back pain| Yes ]]====


====  [[ acute onset of radiculopathy present| No ]]====
====  [[ acute onset of radiculopathy present| No ]]====

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Is either number 1 or 2 present?

1. Acute radiculopathy with any one of the following three findings:

A. Urinary retention
OR
B. Saddle anesthesia
OR
C. Bilateral neurological findings
OR

2. Rapid decline in muscle strength.

Yes

No