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Differential diagnosis

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The differential diagnoses of intervertebral disc prolapse are:

  • inflammatory processes:
    • ankylosing spondylitis } raised
    • tuberculosis of the spine } ESR
  • tumours, e.g. tumours of nerves giving continuous pain
    • exclude by means of imaging

Reference

  1. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management. NICE Guidelines (November 2016 - last updated December 2020) NG59

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