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Radiographic assessment for patients with low back pain
E D Simmons1, R D Guyer, A Graham-Smith
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.
Spine
|August 15, 1995
Abstract:
Guidelines for radiographs of the lumbar spine are established. In general, radiographs are not believed to be necessary for a first episode of low back pain present for less than 7 weeks. Exceptions to this include various medical or physical findings, which are listed. In general, anteroposterior and lateral views only should be done initially. Indications for other views are discussed.