Causes and definitions
- Lumbago
- Sciatica
- Sacroiliac sprain
Examination
- Dermatome distribution
- Reflex changes
- Saddle anaesthesia
Areas to discuss
- Xray indications
- Differentiating between organic/somatic/malingering
- Intractable backpain
- Management options
Produce a flow chart for the management of backpain
Resources:
- Northumberland back pain protocol
- RCGP back pain protocol
- Backpain folder
- Examining the back
- Management of back pain
- Chronic low back pain – BMJ