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Original Articles

Low Back Pain in Young Athletes

Pages 77-91 | Published online: 18 Dec 2017
 

In brief

Low back pain is one of the most common complaints of athletes, and the differential diagnosis is challenging because the cause can be biomechanical, neoplastic, infectious, developmental, or traumatic. The author reviews diagnostic steps from medical history and physical examination to the use of bone scans, myelography, and tomography. He also reviews injuries and diseases specific to the adolescent spine and urges physicians to use flexibility exercises to correct the athlete's problem while allowing sports participation to continue. Treatment goals should include pain relief and prevention of further lumbar segment injury.

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Carl L. Stanitski

Dr. Stanitski is clinical associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

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