The role of physical status versus mental status in predicting the quality of life of patients with lumbar disk herniation.

Purpose: To explore the role of physical status versus mental status in predicting the quality of life (QOL) of patients with lumbar disk herniation (LDH).

Method: In this correlative study 51 patients with LDH were recruited in their conservative stage of treatment. After profiling their physical status, all participants reported about pain level (according to VAS), pain perception using the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and disability level (according to Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire).

Reliability of smartphone-based teleradiology for evaluating thoracolumbar spine fractures.

Background Context: Timely interpretation of computed tomography (CT) scans is of paramount importance in diagnosing and managing spinal column fractures, which can be devastating. Out-of-hospital, on-call spine surgeons are often asked to evaluate CT scans of patients who have sustained trauma to the thoracolumbar spine to make diagnosis and to determine the appropriate course of urgent treatment. Capturing radiographic scans and video clips from computer screens and sending them as instant messages have become common means of communication between physicians, aiding in triaging and transfer decision-making in orthopedic and neurosurgical emergencies.

[Lumbar nucleoplasty].

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the common reasons for people to seek treatment from a physician. A familiar cause of LBP and radicular pain is disc bulge or protrusion. The treatment for this indication is diverse and suited to the type pathology and its severity.

The effect of low back pain on work absenteeism among soldiers on active service.

Study Design: A prospective longitudinal study.

Objective: To identify factors that influence absenteeism among soldiers with acute low back pain (ALBP).

Summary Of Background Data: Recommendations for the treatment of low back pain include continuing physical activity.