Red flags – indicators of potential serious spinal pathology

Red flags These are indicator of potential serious spinal pathology, which thankfully is very uncommon. They are commonly quoted as: Onset <20 or >55 years Non-mechanical pain Thoracic pain Previous history of cancer, steroids, HIV Unwell, weight loss, fever Widespread neurological symptoms Cauda Equina syndrome Structural deformity, trauma The list as it stands can be…

Read More