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Back Pain - Pediatric
Back Pain - Pediatric

Back Pain - Pediatric

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Ped. Emerg. Med. Practice
Published
April 1, 2023
Author(s)
William C. Sokoloff, MD, MSEd Matthew P. Kusulas, MD, MSEd

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Action

Perform a thorough history and physical examination

Decision

Any of the following?

  • Age <10
  • >4 weeks of pain
  • Competitive athlete
  • Constant pain
  • Nocturnal pain or night awakenings
  • Fever
  • Weight loss
  • Radicular pain
  • Abnormal neurologic examination

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No → Recommend rest, NSAIDs, outpatient follow-up

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