| Low Back Pain
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
Screen for potentially serious causes
Relative rest, early return to activity
NSAIDs; opioid analagesic for severe pain
Patient education
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
Lumbar spine x-ray if history of cancer, age > 55, or presence of fevers, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, saddle anesthesia, or bladder incontinence.
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
Spine self-care
Home exercise program
Body mechanics
Ergonomic principles |
| Appointment Timeframe |
2-3 weeks
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: hand carry medical records and clinic notes to visit |
| Clinic Contact Information |
Physician: 800-962-3555
Patient: 734-936-7175
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| Clinic Location Sites |
Burlington Building - Ann Arbor |
| UM Consulting Physician |
Rita N. Ayyangar, M.D.
Rishi Bakshi, D.O.
Anthony E. Chiodo, M.D.
Miles O. Colwell, M.D.
Anita S. Craig, D.O.
Andrew J. Haig, M.D.
Anne G. Hartigan, M.D.
Mara Mindy Isser Sax, D.O.
Daniel Leung, D.O.
James K. Richardson, M.D.
John A. Yarjanian, D.O.
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| Revised on: |
10/07/2009 |
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