You are called for a 48-year-old male who is complaining of back and leg pain. Your assessment shows that he has pain and tenderness in his lower back with tingling through his left buttock and down his left leg. He tells you that he has been moving furniture. You should suspect:

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The symptoms of pain and tingling in the lower back, buttock, and leg, particularly on one side, suggest sciatica. This can be caused by a herniated disc, which can occur with the lifting and moving of heavy furniture. Decubitus refers to pressure ulcers, kyphosis is a curvature of the spine, and osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, none of which fit the presented symptoms.

You Are Called for a 48-Year-Old Male Who Is Complaining