Eric Klineberg, MD Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute
Daniel Mazanec, MD Associate Director, Center for Spine Health, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic
Douglas Orr, MD Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute
Russell Demicco, MD The Spine Center, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute
Gordon Bell, MD Associate Director, Center for Spine Health; Vice-Chairman, Orthopaedic Depatment of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Robert McLain, MD Fellowship Director, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute
Address: Robert McLain, MD, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, A41, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
Dr. Orr has indicated that he has received honoraria for teaching and speaking from the Kyphon and Medtronic corporations.
ABSTRACTBack pain has many causes, and 95% of cases are due to benign, self-limiting problems. Most problems are musculoskeletal and are relieved with rest and nonsteroidal medications. However, some serious and life-threatening medical conditions also can present as acute back pain.
