A Current Update on Pelvifemoral Conditions That Should be in the Differential Diagnosis for Patients With Lower Extremity Radiculopathy.
Clin Spine Surg
; 34(6): 206-215, 2021 07 01.
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| ID: mdl-34121075
ABSTRACT
Patients presenting to an outpatient spine clinic frequently report symptoms of low back pain with associated buttock, groin, and lower extremity pain. While many of these individuals suffer from lumbar spine radiculopathy, a number of different orthopedic pathologies can mimic these symptoms. Management depends substantially on a detailed history and physical examination, in addition to working from a broad list of differential diagnoses when evaluating these patients. It is imperative that spine practitioners have a comprehensive understanding of the differential diagnoses that may mimic those originating from the lumbar spine, especially when a patient's symptoms are atypical from classic radicular pain. Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary testing and treatment, while delaying an accurate clinical assessment and treatment plan. This review highlights common orthopedic diagnoses that may present similar to lumbar spine pathologies and the evidence-based evaluation of these conditions.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Radiculopatía
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Dolor de la Región Lumbar
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Spine Surg
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Israel