Back pain: a case study.
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TL;DR
The case of a Caucasian male in his early sixties who reported sudden onset of back pain after pushing a heavy object is presented, which revealed thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Abstract
Musculoskeletal complaints, especially back pain without trauma, are frequent health problems seen by nurse practitioners in community emergency centers and office settings. Back pain can be a symptom of serious health problems. This article presents the case of a Caucasian male in his early sixties who reported sudden onset of back pain after pushing a heavy object. Careful clinical assessment led the nurse practitioner with the collaborating physician to pursue diagnostic tests, which revealed thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms.