Pathoanatomy and classification of low back disorders.
Over the past decade research into the effectiveness of low back disorders (LBDs) has focused on the classification of subgroups more likely to respond to specific treatment. Much of this research has explicitly excluded a focus on pathoanatomical factors based on a questionable interpretation of the biopsychosocial model. Common justifications and potential issues with this approach are explored with recommendations made for future clinical and research practice.
Low Back Research Team, Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3085, Australia. j.ford@latrobe.edu.au
Jon Joseph
JJ
Ford
Andrew John
AJ
Hahne
D059787:Acute Pain; D059350:Chronic Pain; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010147:Pain Measurement