|
back pain and u suspect - coping
|
10-12-2006, 11:07 AM
spinal stenisis....
but... 1.patient hatolerable pain.whats next (and no neurological ss/) 2.sever pain or +ve s/s..what next,
10-12-2006, 12:52 PM
sory
back pain your suspect spinal stenosis,and u have 2 cases. 1.patient has tolerable pain,no neurological s/s whats next. 2.sever pain,and/or =ve neurological s/s
10-12-2006, 01:54 PM
the second one i mean +ve neurlogical s/s or severe pain..still u think only nsaid.!
10-12-2006, 02:30 PM
exactly, give them something stronger...demerol???
10-12-2006, 04:03 PM
in second one, do MRI and decompressive surgery if there are motor symptoms/ non responding pain/ proprioceptive or balance symptoms.
|
| « Next Oldest | Next Newest » |
