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Approaching Lower Back Pain: When to Refer Specialist

Presented from India by Dr. Rakesh Dhake

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The way primary care doctors and even spine specialists handle patients with low back pain (LBP) varies greatly, and little is known about the best course of treatment. Back pain is typically self-limited, going away in 4 to 8 weeks for over 50% of patients; nevertheless, 85% of patients experience...

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Lower back pain is a common complaint, affecting 65-80% of individuals at some point in their lives. Determining if the pain is acute, subacute, or chronic is crucial, as it helps narrow down the potential causes, such as disc prolapse, infection, tumor, degenerative changes, or spinal stenosis.

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Dr. Rakesh Dhake

Consultant Spine Surgeon, Zen Spine Clinic, Mumbai

Dr. Rakesh Dhake, Consultant Spine Surgeon, Zen Spine Clinic, Mumbai

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