Low back pain as seen in orthopedic clinics of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Conclusion: Low back pain of mechanical origin (recurrent and chronic in a significant proportion of patients) is predominant in our environment. This pattern calls for prevention as well as the early and appropriate care of the patient with low back pain.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: NI OmokePI Amaraegbulam Source Type: research
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