Appropriate use of lumbar imaging for evaluation of low back pain.

نویسندگان

  • Roger Chou
  • Richard A Deyo
  • Jeffrey G Jarvik
چکیده

Use of lumbar spine imaging, particularly advanced imaging, continues to grow rapidly in the United States. Many lumbar spine imaging tests are obtained in patients who have no clinical symptoms or risk factors suggesting a serious underlying condition, yet evidence shows that this routine imaging is not associated with benefits, exposes patients to unnecessary harms, and increases costs. This article reviews current trends and practice patterns in lumbar spine imaging, direct and downstream costs, benefits and harms, current recommendations, and potential strategies for reducing imaging overuse.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Radiologic clinics of North America

دوره 50 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012