Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) for lower back pain, when is it necessary?
Key points: Less than 5% of all lower back pain (LBP) incidences are due to a specific spinal pathology identified by an image. [2] 95% of LBP cases can be defined as non-specific or uncomplicated, which is typically defined as having no signs of ‘red flags’ with symptoms resolved within 6 weeks of conservative management … Read more