This pervasive myth of spinal fragility has many unfortunate consequences, such as unnecessary fusion surgeries — a common and routinely ineffective procedure — and low back pain that lasts for years instead of months or weeks. The seriousness of chronic low back pain is often emphasized in term...
No controlled studies have proved the efficacy of physical agents in the treatment of patients who have acute, subacute, or chronic low back pain. The effect of using a passive modality is equal to or worse than a placebo effect. Table 2 describes the most common modalities used in the ...
A mnemonic RATE (recognize, assess, treat, and evaluate) strategy has been proposed for the identification of patients with chronic pain, and is also useful for patients suspected of having NcplP [36]. First, a comprehensive physical examination and past medical history should be performed, as ...
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Vitamin D levels in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Is it related to disease activity? This will help physicians and patients with CLBP to develop preventive strategies in their daily life so as to reduce the consequences of low BMD. BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK ...
It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. The results of a few studies in Malaysia are reviewed: 1. A cross-sectional study among health care providers working at one (Sibu) hospital. 84.3 % of those claimed that the LBP was ...