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Diagnostic Accuracy, Diagnostic Agreement, Diagnostic Efficiency, Diagnostic Skills, Evidence Based Practice, Home, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar, Neurologic, Research Summaries

Neurological bedside examination: accuracy in lumbo-sacral radiculopathy

In Western industrialised countries, low-back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability. Although many people have at least one episode of low-back pain throughout their lives, no identifiable disease is found in up to 85% of patients (Deyo et al. 1992). Low back-related leg pain, which accounts for 23% to 57% of all LBP cases (Scharfer A, et al. 2007). In patients who report … Continue reading Neurological bedside examination: accuracy in lumbo-sacral radiculopathy

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Terminology and identification of spine-related leg pain patients

There is no agreement on a definition or diagnostic criteria for “sciatica.” The term “sciatica” has been used to describe a variety of nerve-related disorders originating in the spine, including radicular discomfort and painful radiculopathy (Foster NE, et al., 2020; Lin CW, et al., 2014). Despite the linguistic connotation of neural involvement, the term “sciatica” has been used to refer to somatic-referred pain in some … Continue reading Terminology and identification of spine-related leg pain patients

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How Do Dutch Multidisciplinary Guidelines Help Manage Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome?

Low back pain (LBP) is a common health issue that affects individuals worldwide, and it is a major cause of disability, morbidity, and lost productivity in the workplace. To address this issue, the first Dutch multidisciplinary practice guideline for occupational health professionals was developed to enhance work participation and prevent LBP and lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS). The guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary working group … Continue reading How Do Dutch Multidisciplinary Guidelines Help Manage Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome?

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