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Unraveling the Complex Causes of Low Back Pain: Beyond the Spine

Low back pain (LBP) is among the most prevalent forms of discomfort and is a frequent issue in adults. Despite being sometimes considered a minor inconvenience (Knezevic NN, et al. 2021), LBP is actually one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting around 65% of the global population (Abbafati C, et al. 2019). It is estimated that the lifetime prevalence of LBP ranges … Continue reading Unraveling the Complex Causes of Low Back Pain: Beyond the Spine

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Comprehensive Overview of Herniated Disc Localization, Morphology, and Migration patterns

A. Disc Morphology and Terminology  Understanding Normal Discs, Bulging Discs, and Herniated Discs Understanding the differences between bulging, protruded, and extruded discs is crucial. In 2014, Fardon et al. published recommendations to harmonize lumbar disc nomenclature, helping to standardize these definitions (Fardon DF, et al. 2014). 1. Normal Disc -Defined as morphologically normal without considering the clinical context. 2. Bulging Disc 2a- Symmetric Bulging Disc: … Continue reading Comprehensive Overview of Herniated Disc Localization, Morphology, and Migration patterns

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How To Select A Diagnostic Test?

A diagnostic test is a clinical procedure used to determine the presence, absence, or extent of a disease or condition. These tests are essential for diagnosing illnesses, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring disease progression. They can involve various methods, such as physical examinations (e.g., manual tests such as valgus test of the knee, apprehension test of the shoulder), imaging (e.g., X-rays, MRIs), or laboratory tests … Continue reading How To Select A Diagnostic Test?

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Diagnostic Agreement

Importance of agreement between clinicians while making a diagnosis Agreement between clinicians is an important factor in the context of making a diagnosis. When multiple clinicians agree on a diagnosis or the interpretation of diagnostic data, it can enhance the reliability of the diagnostic process, improve patient outcomes, and provide a more robust framework for decision-making. Let’s explore how clinician agreement plays a role in … Continue reading Diagnostic Agreement

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Diagnostic Process

Diagnosis is a process that involves collecting data about one’s illness (collate their symptoms) and determine their anatomic, physiologic and/or psychosocial derangement (usually called disease) through clinical reasoning in order to direct a clinician toward offering specific treatments (Reed, 1992; Balogh et al, 2015). Systems of Clinical Reasoning in the Diagnostic Process: There are two main systems of clinical reasoning used in diagnosis (Balogh et … Continue reading Diagnostic Process

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