Articles: low-back-pain.
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There are currently a number of generic and disease-specific instruments for assessing complaints of low back pain (LBP). None provide the comprehensive coverage of the wide range of factors that are considered essential in evaluating treatment outcomes. ⋯ The LSOQ appears to be acceptable to patients, easy to administer, highly reliable, valid, and responsive. It provides information on demographics, pain severity, functional disability, psychological distress, physical symptoms, health-care utilization, and satisfaction. It should be considered for use in both clinical and research applications as well as regulatory review involving patients with LBP complaints.
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To determine the clinical factors associated with the success and failure of radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints. ⋯ It is counterproductive to use 'facet loading' as the sole basis for choosing patients for facet interventions. In patients at high risk for treatment failure, taking additional steps to reduce the rate of false-positive screening blocks may improve outcomes.
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Pain arising in the lumbar spine can have many etiologies, nearly 80% of which cannot be established with certainty. We present a very rare cause of back pain. ⋯ Hydatid cyst can be included in the differential diagnosis of lumbar back pain, especially in the endemic areas.
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Minimally invasive injection therapy is an effective approach for the treatment of sciatica with less complications. This therapy is a sufficient option in cases without absolute indications for operation. The paper describes in detail the different injection techniques like spinal nerve analgesia, epidural dorsal/perineural injections, vertebral joint infiltrations, and radiculographies.
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Comparative Study
An investigation into the immediate effects on comfort, productivity and posture of the Bambach saddle seat and a standard office chair.
This study was prompted by the prevalence of back injury and pain in the working population, particularly amongst workers who are increasingly exposed to sedentary work in industrialised countries, and the corresponding limited evidence regarding the effectiveness of seating designs currently used in the workplace. ⋯ This study has implications for the treatment of low back injury and pain at work, as well as other daily activities that involve prolonged static sitting, such as those incorporated in self maintenance, leisure and rest activities. This study provides health professionals with a systematic investigation of the immediate effects of using both the Bambach saddle seat and standard office chair in sitting. The findings of this study should be considered in future research.