Articles: low-back-pain.
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Prospective study on individuals with asymptomatic lumbar disc abnormalities detected in magnetic resonance imaging. ⋯ Physical job characteristics and psychological aspects of work were more powerful than magnetic resonance imaging-identified disc abnormalities in predicting the need for low back pain-related medical consultation and the resultant work incapacity. However,the conclusions are still preliminary, and replication of the findings in larger and more representative study samples is needed.
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The aim of the study is an investigation of the psychometric characteristics of the Italian translation of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory and a comparison with the American, German, Swedish and Dutch versions of the MPI. ⋯ After making appropriate changes in all 3 sections of the inventory, the MPI is substantially suitable for use in cross-cultural and international research.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2000
ReviewAlcohol and low-back pain: a systematic literature review.
The role of lifestyle factors is an important issue in the prevention and treatment of disease. Although certain lifestyle factors in relation to low-back pain have evoked much interest, interest has not focused on alcohol consumption. An appraisal of the epidemiologic literature seems warranted. ⋯ Alcohol consumption does not seem to be associated with low-back pain, but well-designed specific alcohol/low-back pain-centered studies are lacking.
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Case Reports
Pain pattern in multiple vertebral hemangiomas involving non-adjacent levels: report of two cases.
Hemangioma of the bone is a benign tumor usually involving the spine and the bones of the skull and pelvis. It may be either a single lesion or part of a generalized multifocal disease. Multiple lesions involving non-adjacent vertebrae are rare. ⋯ Investigation revealed multiple hemangiomas involving three non-adjacent vertebrae in the first patient and four in the second. We stress the fact that the existence of multiple non-adjacent lesions may remain undiagnosed for a considerable period of time and may be responsible for even longer-term recurrent episodes of pain. Multifocal location of back pain in patients with a known vertebral hemangioma may be considered a relative indication for the presence of multiple non-adjacent level lesions.