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REMEDY : BNSSG referral pathways & Joint Formulary

Rheumatology - Back pain

Checked: 13-10-2022 by vicky.ryan Next Review: 11-10-2024

Description of service

Rheumatological disorders in adults, including inflammatory arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.

Refer

Who to refer: Refer patients to rheumatology only if low back pain started before the age of 45 years, lasting longer than 3 months, if 4 or more of the additional criteria are also present - see referral form

How to refer:

Refer via eRS including the Referral form for suspected axial spondyloarthritis

Referral contact details: