Which of the following are reasons to order a lumbar-sacral spine x-ray in patients with new LBP? (Choose all that apply.)
A) Direct trauma to any part of lumbar-sacral area
B) Chronic steroid use
C) Prior diagnosis of cancer
D) Evidence of sciatica on the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test
E) New fever, elevated sedimentation rate and white blood cell count
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Q1: More than 80% of episodes of low
Q2: It is possible to make a diagnosis
Q3: The most common causes of LBP are
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Q4: Which of the following diagnoses represent urgent
Q5: Relief with standing or activity is more
Q7: A positive SLR test always indicates disc
Q8: Patients with muscle spasm and new LBP
Q9: Severe leg weakness or sensory loss in
Q10: If the SLR test suggests disc herniation
Q11: A patient with a new complaint of
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