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Neck and Back Pain
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Neck and Back Pain
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Overview of Neck and Back Pain
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Common causes
Serious uncommon causes
Other uncommon causes
Evaluation
General
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Evaluation references
Treatment
Activity modification
Analgesics
Heat and cold
Cervical and lumbar stabilization and exercise
Reassurance
Other treatment modalities
Treatment references
Geriatrics Essentials
Geriatrics essentials reference
Key Points
Atlantoaxial Subluxation
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment reference
Key Points
Cervical Disc Herniation
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Conservative treatment
Surgical procedures
Treatment reference
Key Points
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Conservative treatment
Surgical procedures
Treatment references
Key Points
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment references
Key Points
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment references
Key Points
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment reference
Key Points
Spondylolisthesis
References