A patient experiences persistent lower back pain that has not responded to non-surgical interventions.
This phrase indicates the patient's primary reason for seeking medical attention and highlights the chronicity and treatment resistance of their lower back pain. It suggests the need for further evaluation and potentially more invasive interventions.
"Patient presents with chronic low back pain refractory to conservative treatment including physical therapy, NSAIDs, and chiropractic care."
Used to document the reason for the patient's visit when their back pain hasn't improved with standard non-surgical therapies.
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