Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Inflammatory back pain
Publication details
Rebecca Adshead, Dr Swati G Sheth, Dr Hasan Tahir
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 2, p.36 (123Doc Education, London, February 2012)
Abstract
This is a case summary based on a 28 year old man with a two year history of lower back pain and stiffness. The article highlights his clinical history, examination, investigations and multidisciplinary management.
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Authors
Rebecca Adshead
Specialist Ankylosing Spondylitis Physiotherapist
Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust, London
Rebecca.Adshead@whippsx.nhs.uk
Dr Swati G Sheth
FY2 Doctor
Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust, London
Dr Hasan Tahir
Consultant Physician in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust, London
Hasan.Tahir@Whippsx.nhs.uk
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