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Contemporary Concepts in Spine Care Radiographic Assessment for Patients With Low Back Pain

1995; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 20; Issue: 16 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00007632-199508150-00017

1528-1159

Edward D. Simmons, Richard D. Guyer, Arnold Graham-Smith, Richard J. Herzog,

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

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.