Knowledge of and adherence to radiographic guidelines for low back pain: a survey of chiropractors in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Knowledge of and adherence to radiographic guidelines for low back pain: a survey of chiropractors in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) rarely requires routine imaging of the lumbar spine in the primary care setting, as serious spinal pathology is rare. Despite evidence-based clinical practice guidelines recommending delaying imaging in the absence of red flags, chiropractors commonly order im...

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Main Authors: Diana De Carvalho, André Bussières, Simon D. French, Darrell Wade, Debbie Brake-Patten, Lino O’Keefe, Barbara Elliott, Ken Budgell, Sara O’Reilly, Daphne To, Amanda Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
Subjects:
Diagnostic imaging
Low back pain
Guidelines
Knowledge and beliefs
Chiropractors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-020-00361-2

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