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Back Pain (Thoracic)

Assessment and management of mid-back pain.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
MusculoskeletalRheumatology

Clinical Guidelines

Mid Back Pain (Thoracic) Introduction (MSK Patient Portal) – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
National
Carelon Clinical Guidelines: Appropriate Use Criteria: Imaging of the Spine (2022-09-11)
Local
Carelon Clinical Guidelines: Imaging of the Spine 2024-10-20
Local
Carelon Clinical Guidelines: Imaging of the Spine 2025-11-15
Local

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