History and Physical Examination

摘要: Back and neck pain are a very common medical problem predominant cause for visits consultations [15] The reported lifetime prevalence of back ranges up to 84% [5] that 67% [6]. Dorsal (thoracic) is much less frequent. 1-year dorsal was 17% compared 64% low-back in Finnish study [25]. More than 90% patients initially presenting with can be managed non-operatively physical therapy analgetic medication will return an acceptable level within 3 weeks, even normal months [10]. These figures indicate spinal benign self-limiting disorder (see Chapter 6).