title: Evaluation and diagnosis of low back pain.
abstract: The diagnosis of low back pain is complicated by the varying presentations and complex nature of pain and the nonstandardized approach by physicians to clinical decision making. Only a few physicians use evidence-based guidelines to assist with clinical decision making. This article reviews a systematic approach to the evaluation and diagnosis of low back pain.
authors.affiliation: Southern Regional Area Health Education Center (SR-AHEC), 1601 Owens Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304, USA. Eron.manusov@sr-ahec.org
authors.forename: Eron G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Manusov
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003657:Decision Making; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*