The Symmetry of Lower Back Pain as a Potential Screening Factor for Serious Pathology: A Survey Study

Background: Pain maps provide reliable information on pain location in various conditions. This study explored the feasibility of as a screening tools for serious underlying The symmetry was evaluated possible distinguishing feature. Methods: A Web-based survey correlation pain-related disability and pattern developed. Respondents with lower back were asked to mark exact their over chart. index calculated used divide subjects into two groups that then compared terms prevalence red flags pathologies, well measured COMI ODI instruments. Results: Of 4213 respondents who completed survey, 1018 included study. related greater asymmetrical patterns, shown all distribution also dependent symmetry. history weight loss (6.70 vs. 1.76 p < 0.001) fever (4.91 2.14 more prevalent symmetrical trauma frequent (21.41 10.71 0.001). Conclusions: It is correlated disability.