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lumbalgia

Definition of

(usually caused by a protrusion or prolapse (see explanations under disc hernia) radicular pain in the paravertebral lumbar spine area down to the knee region. Onset with chronic complaints: pain occurs with particular strain/movement and only lasts for a short time.

ICD M54

Cause

1. Protrusio
2. Prolapse

Symptoms

1. Highlight Pain up to the knee region (pain that extends further indicates sciatica )
2. Chronic: pain occurs with particular stress/movement and only lasts for a short time
3. Acute: sudden pain triggered by cold or jerky movement with the patient adopting a relieving posture. The muscles over the affected joint are tense (as with lumbago).