Masquerade: medical causes of back pain.

Cleve Clin J Med

Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.

Published: December 2007

Back pain has many causes, and 95% of cases are due to benign, self-limiting problems. Most problems are musculoskeletal and are relieved with rest and nonsteroidal medications. However, some serious and life-threatening medical conditions also can present as acute back pain.

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