Spine & Back PainArchives
Health consequences of graded, full, and no sickness absence among workers with musculoskeletal disorders: health profiles and six-months symptom changes of patients referred to Norwegian outpatient clinics for chronic neck and back pain
Spine & Back Pain 7 min.
Scandinavian countries emphasise benefits of social welfare and provide health care, rehabilitation, and income support through various sickness and disability benefit schemes to their citizens. Norway provides the most comprehensive support to persons on sick leave compared to other OECD-countries [1],...
Magnetic resonance imaging findings in Ghanaian patients presenting with low back pain: a single centre study
Spine & Back Pain 5 min.
Low back pain (LBP) is now the leading cause of disability globally, and the most prevalent among all musculoskeletal conditions [1]. It is a pervasive health concern, affecting individuals of all ages and demographics [2]. By far, about 60–80% of the population will experience LBP at some point...
A shortened 10-item Spine Functional Index: clinimetric properties indicate a reliable, responsive and practical measure
Spine & Back Pain 6 min.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) affecting the spine have significant repercussions for the global adult population. Functional loss, disability, and reduced social participation cause subsequent increases in global demands on the health and welfare support systems of the individual, society, and governments...
Low back pain during pregnancy: prevalence, risk factors and clinical profile in the Bamenda Regional Hospital
Spine & Back Pain 5 min.
Low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain between the costal margin and the inferior gluteal fold which may be referred down to the leg and is usually accompanied by painful limitation of movement [1, 2]. LBP in pregnancy is defined as recurrent or continuous pain for more than one week from the lumbar...
Frequency, combinations and clinical relevance of outpatient low back pain diagnoses: analysis of claims data in a population-based cohort study
Spine & Back Pain 6 min.
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly reasons for consultations in outpatient care, significantly impacting health economics due to frequent and prolonged sick leave [1, 2]. Improving patient care and optimising resource allocation is therefore highly relevant. Claims data can provide...
