Friedreich’s Ataxia Misdiagnosed as Lumbar Disc Prolapse: Case Report

Naglaa Hussein, Matthew Bartels, Mohammad Dwary; Int J Phys Med Rehabil, Vol.9 Iss.5 No:1000614

Chronic low back pain not responding to the usual treatment, particularly associated with balance and gait disturbance, could be, although rarely, a presenting feature of Friedreich’s ataxia and full clinical and electrophysiological examination should be conducted to prove or disprove such diagnosis.