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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Robert G. Schwartz, M.D. [2], Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, P.A.; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3], M.Umer Tariq [4]
Synonyms and keywords: Backache; back ache; notalgia; dorsalgia
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
About a third of patients have pain that is at least partly due to neuropathic mechanisms.[1]
Causes
Differentiating Back Pain from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Neuromusculoskeletal Thermography | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Conservative Treatment | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Lecture
Case Studies
Related Chapters
- Failed back syndrome
- Low back pain
- Posterior Rami Syndrome
- Tension myositis syndrome
- Upper back pain
- Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain
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- ↑ Fishbain DA, Cole B, Lewis JE, Gao J (2014). "What is the evidence that neuropathic pain is present in chronic low back pain and soft tissue syndromes? An evidence-based structured review". Pain Med. 15 (1): 4–15. doi:10.1111/pme.12229. PMID 24118776.