Answer BOF 52

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BOF 52
Features of simple mechanical back pain, all are true, except:
1-sudden onset, usually precipitated by sudden lifting or bending
2-the pain is variable but improves at rest
3-age of the patients usually between 20-50 years
4-the patient is systemically well
5-90% improves after 1 year

Answer 5
90% improves after 6 weeks so it has an excellent prognosis
Also other features:
Tendency for recurrent episodes, pain is limited in the back or thigh but NEVER below the knee and no clear cut root signs

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