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Low back pain red flags

Checklist for red flags that warrant urgent assessment or imaging.

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Last reviewed 2026-01-06|msk | spine | triage

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Progressive neurologic deficit

Saddle anesthesia or bowel/bladder changes

History of cancer

Significant trauma

Fever, immunosuppression, or infection risk

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