reviewBMJAug 7, 2003BRONZE OA

Acute low back pain: systematic review of its prognosis

LPLiset PengelRDRobert D HerbertCGChris G MaherKMKathryn M Refshauge

The University of Sydney

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Abstract

Objectives

To describe the course of acute low back pain and sciatica and to identify clinically important prognostic factors for these conditions.

Design

Systematic review. DATA SOURCES: Searches of Medline, Embase, Cinahl, and Science Citation Index and iterative searches of bibliographies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Pain, disability, and return to work.

Citation impact

873
total citations
FWCI
15.98
Percentile
100%
References
36
Citations per year

Authors

4

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • CINAHL
  • MEDLINE
  • Physical therapy
  • Sciatica
  • Back pain
  • Low back pain
  • Alternative medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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