Fundamentals of Spine Care for the Non-Spine Physician-CoursebookFundamentals of Spine Care for the Non-Spine Physician

CoursebookFundamentals of Spine Care for the Non-Spine Physician

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This document provides an overview of various lumbar spinal disorders, including lumbar disc herniations, sacroiliac joint pain, facet pain, degenerative disc disease, and lumbar spinal stenosis. It discusses the importance of history and physical examination in diagnosing these conditions, and highlights specific tests and examinations that can be helpful. Additionally, the document emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and the role of diagnostic studies, such as electrodiagnosis (EDX) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in optimizing patient management. The article also mentions the usefulness of needle electromyography (EMG) as a prognostic tool for epidural steroid injections in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. Overall, the document provides valuable information on the evaluation and management of lumbar spinal disorders.

Keywords

lumbar spinal disorders

lumbar disc herniations

sacroiliac joint pain

facet pain

degenerative disc disease

lumbar spinal stenosis

history and physical examination

diagnostic studies

electrodiagnosis

magnetic resonance imaging