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Which symptom warrants urgent and extensive investigations for low back pain in the elderly?
Which symptom warrants urgent and extensive investigations for low back pain in the elderly?
- Pain extending to the thoracic region
- Nocturnal pain
- Unexplained weight loss (correct)
- Refractory pain in spite of proper medications
Which condition is a common metastatic source of low back pain?
Which condition is a common metastatic source of low back pain?
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Prostate cancer (correct)
- Osteoporosis
Which factor is associated with less than 1% of the causes of low back pain presented to primary care physicians?
Which factor is associated with less than 1% of the causes of low back pain presented to primary care physicians?
- Intervertebral disc herniation
- Spinal tumors (correct)
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
What is a red flag symptom indicating the need for urgent investigation in low back pain cases?
What is a red flag symptom indicating the need for urgent investigation in low back pain cases?
Which history warrants attention in cases of low back pain in elderly patients?
Which history warrants attention in cases of low back pain in elderly patients?
Which of the following is not a red flag symptom of low back pain in the elderly?
Which of the following is not a red flag symptom of low back pain in the elderly?
Which primary malignancy is commonly associated with metastatic low back pain?
Which primary malignancy is commonly associated with metastatic low back pain?
What is one of the indicators for urgent investigation and treatment of low back pain?
What is one of the indicators for urgent investigation and treatment of low back pain?
Which symptom may indicate loss of neurological function and require immediate attention in cases of low back pain?
Which symptom may indicate loss of neurological function and require immediate attention in cases of low back pain?
What type of tumors are most commonly associated with causes of low back pain?
What type of tumors are most commonly associated with causes of low back pain?
