Journal article
Back Pain in Children: A Holistic Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Journal of pediatric health care, v 25(5), pp 284-293
01 Sep 2011
PMID: 21867856
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Abstract
Back pain is a relatively common complaint presenting to the primary care practitioner and is addressed with increasing frequency in the pediatric literature. Back pain is not uncommon in adolescents and often is symptomatic of a relatively benign musculoskeletal etiology. Back pain in children less than 10 years of age and most especially less than 4 years of age can signal a more alarming underlying condition. Evaluation requires a complete history including psychosocial and cultural considerations. Additionally a thorough clinical examination, strategic lab work and judicious imaging are imperative. Management and appropriate referral is specific to the underlying disease process. A holistic, individualized plan of care with inherent involvement of the child and parent/caregiver is essential to ensure safety and enhance outcomes. J Pediatr Health Care. (2011) 25, 284-293.
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- Title
- Back Pain in Children: A Holistic Approach to Diagnosis and Management
- Creators
- Christina Jackson - Eastern UniversityKristen McLaughlin - Eastern UniversityBeverly Teti - Eastern University
- Publication Details
- Journal of pediatric health care, v 25(5), pp 284-293
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 10
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Accelerated Career Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000295002000004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-80051887863
- Other Identifier
- 991021889473104721
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- Health Policy & Services
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