This referral will be vetted by a Specialist Physiotherapist
Back pain referrals will be vetted by a Lead Extended Scope Practitioner. If there are any RED FLAGS, the referral will be fast tracked to a orthopaedic consultant.
- Only 1% of Low back Pain requires further investigation
- Lumbar spine X-ray is inappropriate in mechanical low back pain and will not be routinely carried out
Should you require further information, please contact Janie Thomson, Lead Extended Scope Practitioner, Musculoskeletal Project, 01355 585447.
CCI Guidelines
The CCI Referral Guidelines can be found at Back Pain Referral Pathways