Common Pain Disorders - Lower Back Pain

Explore the complexities of lower back pain in this comprehensive 50-minute physician grand rounds presentation. Delve into the definition, epidemiology, and global burden of lower back pain disorders. Examine risk factors, causes, and the crucial differences between acute and chronic cases. Learn how to effectively evaluate patients, identify red flags, and select appropriate imaging techniques. Discover various treatment options and preventive measures for non-radiating lower back pain. Gain valuable insights and take-home points to enhance your understanding and management of this common pain disorder.

Intro
Disclosures
Outline
Who Treats Pain
Definition/epidemiology
Definition of lower back
Global Burden of diseases
Risk Factors/Causes
Duration
Acute low back pain causes
Chronic low back pain causes
Evaluation of a LBP patient
Crucial: Red Flags
Exam
Image Selection
Imaging
Prevention
Non-Radiating LBP Causes
Treatment
Take Home Points