Differential diagnoses - other spinal conditions
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Clinicians guide to other conditions that may mimic spinal disorders
Possible differential diagnoses for lumbar disorders and conditions that may mimic them are listed below. Comprehensive information detailing each of these clinical presentations along with guidance for investigation, management and appropriate referral can be accessed in the supporting documents.
Mechanical lumbar disorders include:
Details on signs and symptoms, investigation methods, management recommendations and referral details for each of the above types of mechanical disorders are available in the Mechanical lumbar disorders (PDF 259KB) fact sheet.
Other spinal conditions include:
Details on signs and symptoms, investigation methods, management recommendations and referral details for each of the above disorders are available in the Differential diagnoses - other spinal conditions (PDF 141KB) fact sheet.
Details on signs and symptoms, investigation methods, management recommendations and referral details for each of the above disorders are available in the Differential diagnoses - conditions that may mimic spinal disorders (PDF 312KB) fact sheet.