A bad back needs help

• Main Authors: Gotway MB, Robbins RA, Gopal V
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2011-08-01
• Series: Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
• Subjects: Pott's disease; isoniazid; isoniazid resistance; tuberculosis; tuberculous spondilytis
• Online Access: http://www.swjpcc.com/imaging/2011/8/1/a-bad-back-needs-help.html

No abstract available. Article truncated at 150 words. Case Presentation History of Present Illness A 61-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with a 2 month complaint of atraumatic back pain, worsening over the previous two weeks. The patient described his pain as sharp, 10/10 in intensity, radiating to his ribs, right hip, and right groin, and aggravated by coughing, weight lifting, and movement. His pain was worse in the supine and prone positions, with some relief provided by sitting, and relieved with high doses of pain medications, topical lidocaine, menthol-containing skin ointments, and chiropractic adjustments. Over the 2 days prior to admission, the patient became increasingly desperate as a result of his pain, and drank several pints of vodka.Past Medical and Social HistoryThe patient is a retired machinist whose medical history includes fibromyalgia and binge drinking. He smokes three-quarters of a pack of cigarettes per day.Physical ExaminationPhysical examination showed normal vital signs and …