Age

• Why is age a red flag? - under 10 years old:

  • Infective processes
  • Tumours
• Why is age a red flag? - over 10 years old:

  • Spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis
  • Scheuermans disease
  • Disc herniation
  • Overuse
  • Tumours
• Why is age a red flag? - 50 years old or more:

  • Increased risk of cancer
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Fracture
  • Infection