Locoregional anesthesia and anticoagulation

Locoregional anesthesia and anticoagulation
Abstract: Spinal hematoma is a rare and potentially catastrophic complication of spinal or epidural anesthesia. Risk factors include traumatic needle/catheter placement, sustained anticoagulation in an indwelling neuraxial catheter, and catheter removal during therapeutic levels of anticoagulation. Generally, a patient’s coagulation status should be optimized at the time of spinal or epidural needle/catheter placement, and the level of anticoagulation should be monitored during epidural catheterization. Signs of cord compression, such as severe back pain, progression of numbness or weakness, and bowel and bladder dysfunction, warrant immediate radiographic evaluation. A delay in diagnosis and intervention of spinal hematoma may lead to irreversible cord ischemia. (Source: European Journa…

Serious Pathology Uncommon in Low Back Pain Patients

Serious Pathology Uncommon in Low Back Pain Patients
In patients presenting to primary care settings with acute low back pain, previously undiagnosed serious spinal pathology is rare, and commonly asked "red flag" screening questions may not identify it, according to a study in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Can an Ergonomic Chair Cure Your Back Pain? - Buying Tips - Nurse’s Guide

Can an Ergonomic Chair Cure Your Back Pain? - Buying Tips - Nurse’s Guide
If you’ve been suffering from back pain or lower back pain you may not have thought about the chair you’re sitting in as the cause of it. If you spend any amount of time each day sitting in a desk chair or office chair, whether at a computer or at a desk, you may not be getting the proper lumbar support. An ergonomic chair may be the answer.

Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain

Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain
Abstract  For an individual, the functional consequences of an episode of low back pain is a key measure of their clinical status. Self-reported disability measures are commonly used to capture this component of the back pain experience. In non-acute low back pain there is some uncertainty of the validity of this approach. It appears that self-reported assessment of disability and direct measurements of functional status are only moderately related. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated this relationship in a sample of 94 acute low back pain patients. Both self-reported disability and a performance-based assessment of disability were assessed, along with extensive profiling of patient characteristics. Scale consistency of the performance-based assessment was investi…

Sciatica: Causes - MayoClinic.com

Sciatica: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Sciatica — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this acute back, pelvic and leg pain.

Some Frank Words About Back Pain

Some Frank Words About Back Pain
I’m assuming that, after all you’ve tried, you still have back pain. I’m also assuming that, since people resort to unconventional sources of help only once they have exhausted their other options, you have tried a number of approaches to get rid of the pain and they have been unsuccessful. An overview of back pain treatment methods in light of how the body actually works.

How to Get Rid of Back Pain While Driving a Car

How to Get Rid of Back Pain While Driving a Car
Suffering from back pain while driving your car is really painful. However, there is one way to eliminate or at least reduce that pain.

MRI Abundance May Lead To Excess In Back Surgeries, Study Shows

MRI Abundance May Lead To Excess In Back Surgeries, Study Shows
Patients reporting new low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if treated in an area with a higher-than-average concentration of magnetic resonance imaging machines, according to new research. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Ear acupuncture curbs back pain in pregnant women

Ear acupuncture curbs back pain in pregnant women
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A special acupuncture technique can help ease lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women, new research shows. (Source: Reuters: Health)

The Bad Back Guys Ultimate Bad Back Strategies

The Bad Back Guys Ultimate Bad Back Strategies
A review of current products and treatment strategies for all aspects of the back pain complex, to include back pain, neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and

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