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Review
. 2016 Dec;30(6):1021-1036.
doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2017.04.003. Epub 2017 Jun 10.

The prevalence, risk factors, prognosis and treatment for back pain in children and adolescents: An overview of systematic reviews

Steven J Kamper  1 , Tie Parma Yamato  2 , Christopher M Williams  3
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The prevalence, risk factors, prognosis and treatment for back pain in children and adolescents: An overview of systematic reviews

Steven J Kamper et al. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Emerging data suggest that back pain in adolescents is responsible for a substantial disability burden and consumes considerable healthcare services. Of further concern is the fact that back pain during this period of life may have health implications in adulthood. Given this, understanding the epidemiology and clinical evidence base relevant to clinicians and researchers in the field of musculoskeletal health is crucial. This chapter provides an overview and synthesis of systematic reviews that address important questions related to back pain in children and adolescents.

Keywords: Adolescents; Back pain; Children; Paediatric; Prevention; Prognosis; Risk; Treatment; prevalence.

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