title: [Dexamethasone test in the assessment of depression grade in patients with low back pain].
abstract: The results of the dexamethasone test were compared with the depression depth and pain intensity in patients with low back pain caused by degenerative changes and/or disc prolapse. In the light of these studies no correlation was demonstrated between the positive results of the dexamethasone test and depression symptoms and the intensity and duration of pain.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Psychoneurologicznej Wojskowego Instytutu Medycyny Lotniczej, Warszawie.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kwasucki
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stepień
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Olbrych-Karpińska
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D003907:Dexamethasone; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012647:Self-Assessment
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone; D006854:Hydrocortisone
vernacular_title: Zastosowanie testu deksametazonowego dla oceny stopnia depresji u chorych z bólami krzyza.