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3/12/25, 1:36 PM Back Pain ILA - Musculoskeletal Integrated Learning Activity (ILA) Back Pain ILA Case Jane is a 56 year old lady who works as a shop assistant; she has no significant medical history other than an carly menopause, and is only taking simple analgesics. There is a relevant family history of bone related problems, She started with acute low back pain whilst at work one day which has persisted since though her ‘pain has changed from the initial acute presentation. The pain is now well localised and partially relieved with simple analgesia, Following an X-ray she is awaiting further treatment and she is discussing with her GP future treatment. ‘What are the sciences you need to understand and explain this case? Learning Objectives 1, Describe bone structure at both microscopic and macroscopic level 2. Describe bone metabolism. 3. Describe the structure and function of the spinal column/vertebrae, cord and nerve roots a |. Describe the features of a focussed history of back pain Describe the ‘red flag’ symptoms in a back pain history List the causes of back pain in a logical and systematic order Describe the risk factors for osteoporosis Describe the epidemiology of back pain about:blank 1/18