What causes back pain?

Compression fracture of thoracic vertebrae and back pain

Compression fracture of the thoracic vertebrae is one of the most common causes of pain in the thoracic spine. Compression fracture of the spine is often a consequence of osteoporosis, but it can also occur as a result of a spinal injury like "acceleration-inhibition."

Spinal subdural and epidural hematoma

Spinal subdural or epidural hematoma is the accumulation of blood in the subdural or epidural space, which can cause compression of the spinal cord.

Spinal subdural and epidural abscess

Spinal subdural and epidural abscess is an accumulation of pus in the subdural or epidural space that causes mechanical compression of the spinal cord.

Tumors of the spinal cord and back pain

Spinal cord can develop in the parenchyma of the spinal cord (intramedullary), directly damaging the tissues, or outside the spinal cord (extramedullary), causing compression of the spinal cord and roots.

Osteoporosis and back pain

Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic disease of the skeleton, which is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and a disturbance in the microarchitectonics of bone tissue, which in turn leads to bone fragility and a tendency to fracture (WHO, 1994).

Spinal cord infarction (ischemic myelopathy)

Spinal cord infarction is usually caused by damage to the extarvertebral arteries. Symptoms include sudden and severe back pain, bilateral flaccid paresis of the limbs, a decrease in sensitivity, in particular pain and temperature.

Arterio-venous malformations and back pain

Arterio-venous malformations inside or around the spinal cord can cause spinal cord compression, parenchymal hemorrhage, subarchnoid hemorrhage, or a combination of these phenomena.

Syndrome of unsuccessful operation on the spinal column

The English-language literature uses the term "failed back surgery syndrome" (FBSS), a syndrome of an unsuccessful operation on the spine, which is defined as prolonged or recurring chronic pain in the lower back and / or in the legs after an anatomically successful spinal surgery.

Spondylolisthesis and back pain

Spondylolisthesis is a subluxation of the lumbar vertebrae, which usually occurs in adolescents. It often occurs when there is a congenital intraarticular defect (spondylolysis).

Atlanto-axial subluxation (C1-C2 subluxation) and back pain

Atlanto-axial subluxation is the inability between the first and second cervical vertebrae, which can occur only when the neck is bent.

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