3/4/03 Steven Stoltz, M.D. Back Pain Back Pain 2 nd most common cause for office visit 60-80% of population will have lower back pain at some time in their lives Each year, 15-20% will have back pain Most common cause of disability for persons < 45 years 1% of US population is disabled Costs to society: $20-50 billion/year
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3/4/03 Steven Stoltz, M.D.
Back PainBack Pain2nd most common cause for office visit60-80% of population will have lower back
pain at some time in their livesEach year, 15-20% will have back painMost common cause of disability for
persons < 45 years1% of US population is disabledCosts to society: $20-50 billion/year
Oh My Aching BackOh My Aching BackTreatment Options for Back Treatment Options for Back
PainPain
Steven Stoltz, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
UCSF-Fresno
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OutlineOutlinePart 1:
– Introduction– Review of anatomy
Part 2:– Acute low back pain
Part 3:– Chronic low back pain– Prevention
Questions ??
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Low Back PainLow Back Pain
“One would have thought by now that the problem of diagnosis and treatment would have been solved, but the issue remains mysterious and clouded with uncertainty.”
– Rosomoff HL, Rosomoff RS. Low back pain: Evaluation and management in the primary care setting. Med Clin North Am 1999;83:643-62.
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- AnatomyLesson #1
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- AnatomyLesson #2
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Introduction to EdIntroduction to Ed
Ed has had lower back pain for the past 24 hours that he feels is related to yard work that he did over the weekend. He missed work today, Monday.
He wants to know what can be done for his back pain?
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What should Ed expect from What should Ed expect from his health care professional?his health care professional?
1. Be able to recognize the difference between routine lower back pain and dangerous forms of lower back pain.
2. Provide information, advice, and a plan of action.
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% of Back Pain due to % of Back Pain due to Herniated Disk?Herniated Disk?