Back pain – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)
21 June 2012
Article only | Full CPD module
GP and musculoskeletal researcher Dr Nefyn Williams answers questions from GP Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones on investigating and managing back pain.
Learning objectives
This module will update you on:
- Investigations for back pain, and when they are indicated
- Patients with symptoms of sciatica and foot drop
- Diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis
- Alternatives to opiates for managing pain
This module is free for all registered users of Pulse Learning until 4 July 2012.
Visit Pulse Reference for details on 140 symptoms, including easily searchable symptoms and categories, offering you a free platform to check symptoms and receive potential diagnoses during consultations.
