Backache
Abstract
A GP with an average list size sees about 50 acute backs per year. The natural history of those is : . 80 % recover in 3-4 weeks. . 80 % of cases have no specific diagnosis made! . However, nearly 50 % of patients suffer a recurrence within the following 4 years. The initial contacts or first consultation is often vital to the outcome of backache. A few minutes spent on the history and clinical examination may prevent years of coping with the consequences of ill-considered surgery.
Published
2012-02-01
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Section
CPD
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