LOW BACK PAIN CASE STUDY FOR A 66
YEARS OLD FEMALE (ELDERLY
PATIENT): ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS,
AND EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT
• Age: 66 years
• Sex: Female
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 72 kg
• BMI: 28.1 (Overweight)
Chief Complaint:
“Persistent lower back pain for 3 months.”
, 1. Case Overview & Problem Statement
A 66-year-old female presents with persistent lower back pain affecting
mobility and quality of life. The clinical challenge is to determine whether the
pain is mechanical, degenerative, inflammatory, or due to a serious underlying
condition (e.g., fracture, malignancy, infection).
2. Patient Demographics & Vitals
• Name: Mrs. X
• Age: 66 years
• Sex: Female
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 72 kg
• BMI: 28.1 (Overweight)
Vital Signs:
• Blood Pressure: 138/84 mmHg
• Heart Rate: 78 bpm
• Respiratory Rate: 16 breaths/min
• Temperature: 36.8°C
• Oxygen Saturation: 98% on room air
YEARS OLD FEMALE (ELDERLY
PATIENT): ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS,
AND EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT
• Age: 66 years
• Sex: Female
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 72 kg
• BMI: 28.1 (Overweight)
Chief Complaint:
“Persistent lower back pain for 3 months.”
, 1. Case Overview & Problem Statement
A 66-year-old female presents with persistent lower back pain affecting
mobility and quality of life. The clinical challenge is to determine whether the
pain is mechanical, degenerative, inflammatory, or due to a serious underlying
condition (e.g., fracture, malignancy, infection).
2. Patient Demographics & Vitals
• Name: Mrs. X
• Age: 66 years
• Sex: Female
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 72 kg
• BMI: 28.1 (Overweight)
Vital Signs:
• Blood Pressure: 138/84 mmHg
• Heart Rate: 78 bpm
• Respiratory Rate: 16 breaths/min
• Temperature: 36.8°C
• Oxygen Saturation: 98% on room air
