Masquerade: medical causes of back pain.
Back pain has many causes, and 95% of cases are due to benign, self-limiting problems. Most problems are musculoskeletal and are relieved with rest and nonsteroidal medications. However, some serious and life-threatening medical conditions also can present as acute back pain.
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Eric
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Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
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Orr
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Demicco
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Bell
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McLain
Robert
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