Care Plan

Condition	Red Flags
Cauda Equina	Saddle anesthesia. Recent onset of bladder dysfunction, such as urinary retention, increased frequency, or overflow incontinence.
Cancer	Age >/= 50. Previous history of cancer. Unexplained weight loss. Failure to improve with one month therapy. No relief with bed rest.
Infection	IV drug abuse. Urinary tract or skin infection.
Fracture	Age >/= 50. Trauma. Corticosteroid use.
Ankylosing Spondylitis	Age < 40. Pain not relieved supine. Morning back stiffness. Pain duration >/= 3 months.
Spinal Stenosis	Pseudoclaudication. Age >/= 50 years.
Neurologic Compromise	Location of pain, alteration of sensation, muscle strength, or reflexes.