Non-Spinal Causes of Back Pain: An ‘undiagnosed’ diagnosis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Research and Innovation - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Low back pain is a common ailment affecting individuals all around the globe. Majority of Disability Adjusted Life Years lost amongst working population is due to low back pain. Though majority of surgeons/physicians keep only spinal causes in mind while treating such an ailments, a number of other causes exist for such a pathology. This editorial aims to make the readers aware about such non spinal causes of low back pain.
Authors and Affiliations
Shakti Goel
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