Question

question 87
all of the following are red flags for low back pain except:
hx of cancer
age <50
steroid use
neuromotor deficits

Explanation:

Red flags for low back pain include conditions that may indicate a serious underlying disorder. A history of cancer can suggest metastatic disease to the spine. Steroid use is associated with osteoporosis and increased risk of vertebral fractures. Neuromotor deficits (e.g., weakness, numbness, altered reflexes) may indicate nerve root compression or spinal cord involvement. However, age < 50 is not a red - flag; in fact, low back pain is very common in younger adults and is often due to musculoskeletal causes (e.g., strain) rather than serious systemic or neoplastic etiologies.

Answer:

Age < 50