Background. Recent articles in the medical press highlight the potential dangers of
Background. Back pain is a common orthopaedic problem which results in hospital admissions in severe cases. The aim of our study was to identify the reasons for back pain admissions and role of further investigations in the treatment of severe back pain. Methods. We collected data prospectively for all admissions between January and March 2011. Demographic details were recorded along with the reasons for admissions, time of admission, further investigations and treatment offered. Results. Total admissions were 850 and 58 (6.8%) had severe back pain.13 patients (22%) had fractures (Group-A); 16 patients (27%) did not require MRI scan (Group-B); 27 patients (50%) needed MRI scan of the lumbosacral spine (Group-C). The mean age of Group-A was 67 years (15–93). 3 were male and 10 females. 10 patients had lumbar and 3 had thoracic spine fractures. The mean age of Group-B was 59 years (32–87). 8 were male and 8 females. The mean age of Group-C was 47 years (23–79). 9 were male and 18 females. The mean hospital stay for Group-C was 5days (0–29). 16 patients (59%) were referred by GP, 5(18%) by emergency department and 3(11%) by physiotherapist. 9(43%) were admitted for pain control, 8(38%) with suspected
Spinal nerve roots often sustain compression injuries. We used a Wistar rat model of the
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