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What is the most common cause of disability in the world?
What is the most common cause of disability in the world?
Back pain is the most common cause of disability in the world.
How many people experience back pain at some point in their lives?
How many people experience back pain at some point in their lives?
90% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
What is the acronym used to assess back pain?
What is the acronym used to assess back pain?
The acronym used to assess back pain is PQRST (place of the pain, quality of the pain, radiation, associated symptoms, timing, and severity).
Study Notes
- Back pain is the number-one cause of disability in the world, and 90% of the population will experience it at some point in their lives.
- Back pain is the second most common cause of physician visits.
- There are many different types of back pain, and each one requires a different approach.
- The key facts to remember when assessing back pain include the PQRST, place of the pain, quality of the pain, radiation, associated symptoms, timing, and severity.
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Test your knowledge about back pain assessment, including the different types of back pain and the key factors to consider when assessing it. Learn about the prevalence of back pain and its impact on disability.
