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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief:Hilda Mahmoudi M.D., M.P.H.^[2]

Definition

Back pain is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Adrenal hemorrhage

Aortic dissection

Arachnoiditis

Cauda equina syndrome

Cervical fracture

Chronic stable angina

Epidural abscess

Pulmonary embolism

Retroperitoneal hematoma

Traumatic aortic rupture

Vertebral fractures

Common Causes

Discopathy
Idiopathic lumbago
Trauma due to lifting
Ligament strain
Radiculopathy
Posterior Rami Syndrome

Management

Back pain smart algorithm

Back pain

sciatica

Yes

No

Acute radiculopathy with urinary retention, saddle anesthesia and bilateral neurologic findings
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Progressive motor weakness

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