Template:Back pain red flags

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Back Pain Risk factors and probability of Fracture or Malignancy[1]
Factor Post Test Probability
Older Age (>65yo) 9%

(95% CI 3% to 25%)

Prolonged corticosteroid 33%

(95% CI 10% to 67%)

Severe trauma 11%

(95% CI 8 % to 16%)

Presence of contusion or abrasion 62%

(95% CI 49% to 74%)

  1. Downie A. et al. Red flags to screen for malignancy and fracture in patients with low back pain. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Oct;48(20):1518 [1]