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Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s

Quality standard [QS155] Published: 27 July 2017

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  • Quality statement 1: Risk stratification
  • Quality statement 2: Referrals for imaging
  • Quality statement 3: Self-management
  • Quality statement 4: Gabapentinoids, antiepileptics, antidepressants and paracetamol for low back pain without sciatica
  • Quality statement 5: Opioids for chronic low back pain without sciatica
  • Quality statement 6: Spinal injections
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Minor changes since publication

September 2020: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on low back pain and sciatica in over 16s. The wording of statement 4 has been amended in line with the updated guideline. References and source guidance have also been updated.


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