Management of non-specific low back pain
This spine surgery lecture discusses the non-operative management of non-specific low back pain.
Lecturer: Lorenzo Arribas, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 3_19_arribas
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.058
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture covers the management of non-specific low back pain.
The routine which should be followed in taking history and performing clinical examination of non-specific low back pain is outlined. It is then followed by a description of the goal-oriented diagnostic triage approach to help in identification of the patients who need urgent referral.
The judicious use of imaging is explained. Finally, the flag system is discussed in depth with special emphasis on red flags.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding goals of low back pain
- Apply diagnostic triage
- Understand clinical limitation
- Knowledge of evidence based physical examination routine
- Knowledge about appropriateness of diagnostic workup
- Understand how non-specific low back pain natural history influences our management
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Management of non-specific low back pain
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?
A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.
Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.
Q: How much time will a Lecture take?
A: Lecture presentations typically take 20-45 minutes to run. However, candidates are required to review the compulsory and recommended additional learning resources contained within the Lecture. The time taken to view the Lecture and review the additional resources is in the range 3-4 hours per Lecture.
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Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?
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Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
