Red Flags in Back Pain

 • Cancer: Age > 50, History of cancer, Unexplained weight loss, Failure to improve with conservative therapy (e.g. PT, activity modification, NSAIDs)

 • Infection: Fever, Immunosuppression, Focal midline tenderness, Known or suspected bacteremia, Indwelling venous catheter, IV drug use

 • Cauda equina syndrome: Urinary retention, Fecal incontinence



- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/



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