ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN
Acute Low Back Pain
Differential Diagnosis map
Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine
Skeletal Overview of Lumbar Spine
Ligaments of the Spine
Nerves of the Lumbar Spine
Muscles of the Spine
Musculoskeletal Causes
Mechanical
Neuromuscular
Pregnancy
Systemic Causes
Vascular Causes
Oncologic Causes
Infectious Causes
Viscerogenic Causes
GI System Causes
Renal System Causes
Urogenital System Causes
References
Authors
Impending Rupture or Actual Rupture of the AAA
Signs and Symptoms
Rapid onset of severe neck or back pain
Pain may radiate to chest, between the scapulae, or to posterior thighs
Pain is not relieved by Nanchang in position
Pain is described as "tearing" or "ripping"
Other Signs: cold, pulseless lower extremities, blood pressure differences between arms (more than 10 mmHg diastolic)