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Low back pain is one of the most commonly-presenting symptoms in primary care, but it can be challenging for many providers. This session will provide an overview of mechanical low back pain disorders that commonly present in the primary care setting. Faculty will discuss low back pain etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic studies, and treatment interventions. Red flags for concerning causes of low back pain will also be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Describe key clinical manifestations of low back pain conditions
Discuss appropriate use of diagnostic studies for the evaluation of patients presenting with low back pain
Identify appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with low back pain
Develop a concise list of differential diagnoses for patients presenting with low back pain in the primary care setting
