| Title |
What is the role of imaging in acute low back pain?
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, April 2009
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| DOI | 10.1007/s12178-008-9037-0 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Humaira Lateef, Deepak Patel |
| Abstract |
In patients with non specific acute low back pain, without the red flags, a conservative approach is preferable, with assessment in 4-6 weeks. The natural history of low back pain is favorable with improvement over time, thus reassurance to such patients is very important. However, a plain radiograph or more advanced imaging techniques like MRI/CT may be ordered in back pain associated with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis and back pain associated with progressive neurologic deficits. There is limited role of imaging in non specific acute low back pain without the red flags, as the findings correlate poorly with symptoms. |
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