Evaluation and Management of Neck and Back Pain.

Authors

John W Martel, Maine Medical Center
Samuel B Potter, Maine Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2019

Institution/Department

Emergency Medicine

Journal Title

Seminars in neurology

MeSH Headings

Back Pain, Disease Management, Humans, Neck Pain

Abstract

Neck and back pain are common reasons for seeking evaluation and treatment in the emergency department. Within both systems there exist several time-sensitive diagnoses that the emergency provider should be familiar with in order to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. In this article we provide a general overview of these complaints by discussing problems in a systems-based fashion as well as discussing the initial evaluation, work-up, and treatment options for these diagnoses.

ISSN

1098-9021

First Page

41

Last Page

52

Recommended Citation

Martel, John W and Potter, Samuel B, "Evaluation and Management of Neck and Back Pain." (2019). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 1353.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/1353