The Extent of Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Low Back Pain and its Contributory Factors

The Extent of Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Low Back Pain and its Contributory Factors

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an expensive and commonly used technology with a variety of indications in patient diagnosis and treatments. The aim of this study is to identify a comprehensive list of indications and contraindications for MRI in patients with low back pain (LBP) and...

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Main Authors: Sanaz Zargar Balaye Jame, Ali Akbari Sari, Reza Majdzadeh, Arash Rashidian, Mohammad Arab, Hojjat Rahmani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Appropriate use
contraindication
low back pain
indication
magnetic resonance imaging
Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2014;volume=5;issue=8;spage=1029;epage=1036;aulast=Jame

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