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Back Pain Risk factors and probability of Fracture or Malignancy[1]
| Factor | Post Test Probability (95%CI) |
| Older Age (>65yo) | 9% (3-25%) |
| Prolonged corticosteroid | 33% (10-67%) |
| Severe trauma | 11% (8-16%) |
| Presence of contusion or abrasion | 62% (49-74%) |
| Multiple red flags | 90% (34-99%) |
| Hx of malignancy | 33% (22-46%) |