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DR. BHARAT PATEL. Jo i nt Rep l acement Surgeon. Introduction. Haldemann (1977) 26 causes Whyke (1976) 20 categories. BACK ACHE. DR.BHARAT PATEL M.S.(Ortho) SAMVED HOSPITAL. Introduction. Hazleman and Bulgar (1979) Disc prolapse over diagnosed. Introduction.
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DR. BHARAT PATEL Jo i nt Rep l acement Surgeon
Introduction • Haldemann (1977) 26 causes • Whyke (1976) 20 categories
BACK ACHE DR.BHARAT PATEL M.S.(Ortho) SAMVED HOSPITAL
Introduction • Hazleman and Bulgar (1979) Disc prolapse over diagnosed
Introduction • Moorey and Robertson Benign lumbar pain syndromes
Classification of low back pain • Spondylogenic back pain • Neurogenic back pain • Viserogenic back pain • Vascular back pain • Psychogenic back pain
Causes of back pain • Poor Posture • Disturbed normal “natural S” shape of spine leads to back pain.
Causes of back pain • Out of Shape • Your overall physical condition can affect your back.
Causes of back pain • Tension and Stress
Causes of back pain • Aging and Disease • Loss of muscle strength with aging. • “slip disc” • Osteoarthritis, a form of aging arthritis, can cause back pain.
Causes of back pain • Impact Trauma
Causes of back pain • Obesity
Adolescent acute back • 12 to 14 yrs in girls • 14 to 16 in boys • Disc space infection • Herniated lumbar disc • Spondylolysis or lysthesis
Lumbar Instability • The tall young man • House wife • Post surgical patient • The keep-fit enthusiast • Young man in his 20’s with undetected lumbar osteochondrosis. • Mature woman between 40-50 with degenerative spondylolisthesis.
The man fearful of his back • Over 40 and in past years suffered probably a minor episode of back pain. • Because of this temperament, combined at the time with a strongly worded caution from his doctor to take care, the patient has lost all confidence in the health and durability of the low back.
Time dependent back ache • Particular movement aggravates the pain. • Particular time aggravates pain – rising in the morning.
Over stressed labourers back • Strong solidly built man • Farmer • No sciatica • Insidious onset
The Equinox Syndrome • Severe leg pain limb cold • Feel of numbness • Unless the neurological involvement is multiradicular, normal muscle power regained in 10 wks.
Spinal stenosis • Congenital stenosis. • Acquired stenosis – facet joint arthrosis, ligamentum flavum thickening, disc trespass, posterior vertebral lipping, spondylolisthesis, venous congestion, isolated disc resorption, degenerative stenosis, disc prolapse.
Chair bound back ache • 40 year old physically active in the past, but risen professionally to assume responsibility which entail much administrative work. • Obese. • Lumbar stiffness on rising in the morning.
Low back pain in pregnant women • 50% of the pregnant women. • Sweden is the highest 70% (9 wks of sick leave). • Common with multiparus women. Mechanism : • Increased lumbar lordosis. • Hormone relaxing.
How to prevent by exercise programme • Before pregnancy & during 1st trimester. • Can be continued in 2nd and 3rd trimester.
Low back pain in children • Rare complaint. • Often illusive – Delayed diagnosis because of rarity. • Must be investigated. Causes : • Mechanical • Developmental • Inflammatory • Neoplastic • Tethered cord • Psychogenic
Collapsed back with kissing spine • Women in late middle age • Lumbar ache on standing • Degenerated all joints
Backache Leads To…… • Pain • Disability to pursue activities of daily leaving • Absenteeism • Sexual dysfunction • Financial and psychological set back
Diagnosis of back pain • Physical Examination & • Investigations
Diagnosis of back pain • Physical Examination
Diagnosis of back pain Investigation : • Blood Ix • Radiological Ix - Plain X-ray - Myelography - CT scan - MRI
Management of back pain • Conservative Treatment • Operative Treatment • Preventive Treatment
Conservative treatment • Medicines • Pain killers • Muscle relaxants • Vitamins
Conservative treatment • Bed rest
Conservative treatment • Physiotherapy • Activity modification
Conservative treatment • Manipulation of back
Conservative treatment • Orthosis- (belts)
Conservative treatment • Weight reduction
Conservative treatment • Injection therapy ( epidural steroids)
Operative treatment WHY WHEN ? ? WHERE ?