Back pain is a very common complaint from adults from any age group (from adolescent to elderly patients). Despite its high prevalence, the clinical manifestation in the form of back pain may be associated with the undiagnosed underlying complication. Hence the diagnosis of the back pain must be approached systematically to reduce the disability. Back pain is one of the most common complaints and cause of disability.
Nearly, 80% of adults complain of at least one episode of back pain, and many have recurrent episodes since adolescence. Despite the higher frequency, back pain is poorly understood and diagnosed because locating the etiology of the pain from many spinal structures (including ligaments, facet joints, vertebral periosteum, blood vessels, spinal nerve roots etc.) is challenging. By using advanced imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and nuclear scans, it is possible to…
