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Flashcards in acute disc tear/ discogenic back pain Deck (3)
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1
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defintion

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acute tear of the annulus fibrosis which classically occurs when lifting a heavy object

2
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presentation

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pain is classically worse on coughing

3
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management

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analgesia and physiotherapy, symptoms usually resolve within 3 months