Ortho: Malignancy, age 50, progressive and night time sx, unintentional wt loss, IVDU, steroid use, immunocompromised,trauma, caudal equine sx ( progressive weakness, saddle anesthesia, and urinary retention or incontinence of bowel and bladder.

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Malignancy, age > 50, progressive and night time sx, unintentional wt loss,  IVDU, steroid use, immunocompromised,trauma, caudal equine sx ( progressive weakness, saddle anesthesia, and urinary retention or incontinence of bowel and bladder.

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What are the red flags for back pain?

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Malignancy, age > 50, progressive and night time sx, unintentional wt loss, IVDU, steroid use, immunocompromised,trauma, caudal equine sx ( progressive weakness, saddle anesthesia, and urinary retention or incontinence of bowel and bladder.

What are the red flags for back pain?

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