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Rheumatologic Conditions affecting the Low BackAka: Low Back associated Rheumatologic conditions

Osteoarthritis
1. Low back Osteoarthritis common in the elderly
Spinal Stenosis
1. Very common in the elderly
2. Neurogenic Claudication
  1. Worse with walking
  2. Improved with forward flexion
Osteoporosis with Vertebral Compression Fracture
1. Severe, abrupt onset back pain

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