J Bone Joint Surg Am March 2018 PMID 29509613

Red Flags for Low Back Pain Are Not Always Really Red: A Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Commonly Used Screening Questions for Low Back Pain.

Ajay Premkumar, William Godfrey, Michael B Gottschalk, Scott D Boden

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The discussions reflect a strong agreement with the article's conclusion that red flags are not always definitive, exemplified by comments about combining questions for better specificity and cautioning against over-reliance on traditional warning signs. The tone varies from supportive to analytical, with many posts exploring practical implications for clinicians and emphasizing the importance of comprehensive assessment rather than sole reliance on classic red flags.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the main point that traditional red flags for low back pain are not always reliable, showing consensus in support of the research findings.

InterestHigh interest

There is a high level of curiosity and concern about the topic, with many discussions engaging deeply with the implications and limitations of red flags.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects of the publication, such as the use of combination questions and the caution in clinical practice, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While not explicitly calling for immediate change, some comments hint at influence on clinical approaches, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of red flags.

Abstract in brief

  • Red flag questions used to identify serious conditions in low back pain patients are not always reliable, as many patients with serious issues like fractures or cancer may not show typical warning signs.
  • Specific red flags such as recent trauma or age over 50 are more indicative of serious pathology, but many other red flags, like night pain, often lead to false alarms and are not specific.
  • Overall, not having red flag symptoms does not strongly rule out serious conditions, meaning clinicians should not solely rely on red flags to determine the severity of low back pain.]

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タム・ポール(Tam Pole)@医療従事者
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腰痛ではRed flagsの使用が推奨されていますが各項目の重要さは同列ではないため どの項目がより重要かを把握しておくことが重要です またred flagsがないことは重篤な疾患がないことを意味しません https://t.co/iOqOfFtrWj

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Ahmed Naser
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احسن حاجة شوفتها مؤخرا بالنسبه لل Red Flags for Low Back Pain ممكن تقرأ التويت الاساسية بس الافضل اكيد تقرأ ال paper نفسها كاملة * مش هتاخد وقت كبير* هنا هتلاقيها كاملة غير اللينك اللى في التويت الاساسية https://t.co/hCrBqt6sv9 https://t.co/nqxqxJdBZU https://t.co/IFDVhYHFtm

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Charlie Clements
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7) For further reading https://t.co/HkOhbclJor

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Red flags´advantages
@redflagsunlam · X

The combination of red flags questions has greater specificity, increasing the probability of reaching accurate diagnosis. https://t.co/4Vx75Wy3FS @DrAPremkumar1 #redflags #MRI https://t.co/4hpGucGMRi

Nov 22, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 46 followers View post →
Red flags´advantages
@redflagsunlam · X

@redflagsunlam1 Data in this article reveals that certain red flags’ questions can lead the professionals to a serious diagnosis when they are used in combination, increasing their specificity. https://t.co/4Vx75Wy3FS @Dr_APremkumar #redflags #MRI

Nov 21, 2021 · 9 likes · 46 followers View post →

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Ahmed Naser
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RT @ahmed253182: احسن حاجة شوفتها مؤخرا بالنسبه لل Red Flags for Low Back Pain ممكن تقرأ التويت الاساسية بس الافضل اكيد تقرأ ال paper نفسها…

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RT @ahmed253182: احسن حاجة شوفتها مؤخرا بالنسبه لل Red Flags for Low Back Pain ممكن تقرأ التويت الاساسية بس الافضل اكيد تقرأ ال paper نفسها…

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Ahmed Naser
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احسن حاجة شوفتها مؤخرا بالنسبه لل Red Flags for Low Back Pain ممكن تقرأ التويت الاساسية بس الافضل اكيد تقرأ ال paper نفسها كاملة * مش هتاخد وقت كبير* هنا هتلاقيها كاملة غير اللينك اللى في التويت الاساسية https://t.co/hCrBqt6sv9 https://t.co/nqxqxJdBZU https://t.co/IFDVhYHFtm

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RT @Retlouping: https://t.co/TvE0CCnFj2 Red Flags for Low Back Pain Are Not Always Really Red A Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Uti…

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RT @Retlouping: https://t.co/TvE0CCnFj2 Red Flags for Low Back Pain Are Not Always Really Red A Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Uti…

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RT @Retlouping: https://t.co/TvE0CCnFj2 Red Flags for Low Back Pain Are Not Always Really Red A Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Uti…

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Pierre-Alexandre Deshayes
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RT @osteopathes_pro: Merci à @thomas_jesson pour l'autorisation de traduction de la VO anglaise

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Merci à @thomas_jesson pour l'autorisation de traduction de la VO anglaise

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Red Flags for Low Back Pain Are Not Always Really Red: A Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Commonly Used Screening Questions for Low Back Pain - PubMed https://t.co/PGRwqBzY0Z

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Luis Soto-Bagaria
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RT @ClementsCharl96: 7) For further reading https://t.co/HkOhbclJor

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Charlie Clements
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7) For further reading https://t.co/HkOhbclJor

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Hiroyuki Ebara | 裏Japan pain weekも
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学際的な脊椎センターで腰痛患者に対するレッドフラッグ質問の有効性を検討した研究。 否定的な回答でもレッドフラッグの可能性は減少しない。 よも。 https://t.co/oBQzt7m75s

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Craig Liebenson
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RT @nathancashion: @athom01 Maybe they read the abstract of this paper suggesting “Clinicians should use caution when utilizing red flag qu…

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Nathan Cashion
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@athom01 Maybe they read the abstract of this paper suggesting “Clinicians should use caution when utilizing red flag questions as screening tools” because the absence of red flags does not rule out serious pathology? https://t.co/L5vMy4rK3E

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RT @redflagsunlam: The combination of red flags questions has greater specificity, increasing the probability of reaching accurate diagnosi…

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Red flags´advantages
@redflagsunlam · X

The combination of red flags questions has greater specificity, increasing the probability of reaching accurate diagnosis. https://t.co/4Vx75Wy3FS @DrAPremkumar1 #redflags #MRI https://t.co/4hpGucGMRi

Nov 22, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 46 followers View post →
Red flags´advantages
@redflagsunlam · X

@redflagsunlam1 Data in this article reveals that certain red flags’ questions can lead the professionals to a serious diagnosis when they are used in combination, increasing their specificity. https://t.co/4Vx75Wy3FS @Dr_APremkumar #redflags #MRI

Nov 21, 2021 · 9 likes · 46 followers View post →
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@PTDAI16 · X

RT @tam_lbp: 腰痛ではRed flagsの使用が推奨されていますが各項目の重要さは同列ではないため どの項目がより重要かを把握しておくことが重要です またred flagsがないことは重篤な疾患がないことを意味しません https://t.co/iOqOfFtrWj

Oct 31, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,954 followers View post →
小平・井上整骨院
@vVlRCbMxegr6gQG · X

RT @tam_lbp: 腰痛ではRed flagsの使用が推奨されていますが各項目の重要さは同列ではないため どの項目がより重要かを把握しておくことが重要です またred flagsがないことは重篤な疾患がないことを意味しません https://t.co/iOqOfFtrWj

Oct 31, 2021 · 5 shares · 49 followers View post →
NaO
@spikeoutOXY · X

RT @tam_lbp: 腰痛ではRed flagsの使用が推奨されていますが各項目の重要さは同列ではないため どの項目がより重要かを把握しておくことが重要です またred flagsがないことは重篤な疾患がないことを意味しません https://t.co/iOqOfFtrWj

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@IDADRA0708 · X

RT @tam_lbp: 腰痛ではRed flagsの使用が推奨されていますが各項目の重要さは同列ではないため どの項目がより重要かを把握しておくことが重要です またred flagsがないことは重篤な疾患がないことを意味しません https://t.co/iOqOfFtrWj

Oct 30, 2021 · 5 shares · 36 followers View post →
タム・ポール(Tam Pole)@医療従事者
@tam_lbp · X

腰痛ではRed flagsの使用が推奨されていますが各項目の重要さは同列ではないため どの項目がより重要かを把握しておくことが重要です またred flagsがないことは重篤な疾患がないことを意味しません https://t.co/iOqOfFtrWj

Oct 30, 2021 · 43 likes · 5 shares · 14,897 followers View post →
RV
@RV_Physio · X

@cs_tom @thinkin_mkdeabh @PhysPM @KineMeuh @BhengHeng @joshlavalleeMK @kinefact @SonjonYvan @Tony_Bressand J'aime bien celui là : https://t.co/jwdBPZAdDy

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papote
@LablaudeA · X

RT @KineMeuh: @Pratthomas02 @GensacV @alizekine @cnomk @_FFMKR @SNMKR1 J'attends toujours qu'on me donne le red flag qui nécessite un test…

May 20, 2020 · 1 share · 326 followers View post →
Vincent Girod
@KineMeuh · X

@Pratthomas02 @GensacV @alizekine @cnomk @_FFMKR @SNMKR1 J'attends toujours qu'on me donne le red flag qui nécessite un test physique que le patient ne peut pas réaliser sur lui-même. D'autre part les pathologies sérieuses sont relativement rares, et les reds flags pas si red que ça : https://t.co/g9rWahXEc1

May 20, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,669 followers View post →
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