131. 5 Red Flags You Don't Want to Miss in Low Back Pain
In this episode of the PT Snacks podcast, we discuss five critical red flags that physical therapists and students must identify in patients presenting with low back pain. These include cauda equina syndrome, metastatic cancer to the spine, spinal infections, vertebral compression fractures, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. We emphasize the importance of recognizing these symptoms early to refer patients to appropriate specialists promptly, potentially saving lives.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:42 Five Red Flags in Low Back Pain
01:18 Cauda Equina Syndrome
02:46 Cancer and Metastatic Disease
04:13 Spinal Infections
05:11 Vertebral Compression Fractures
06:38 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
07:37 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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