RADIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH LOW-BACK-PAIN

Authors
SIMMONS ED GUYER RD GRAHAMSMITH A HERZOG R
Citation
Ed. Simmons et al., RADIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH LOW-BACK-PAIN, Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976), 20(16), 1995, pp. 1839-1841
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) → ACNP
ISSN journal
03622436
Volume
20
Issue
16
Year of publication
1995
Pages
1839 - 1841
Database
ISI
SICI code
0362-2436(1995)20:16<1839:RAFPWL>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Guidelines for radiographs of the lumbar spine are established. In gen eral, radiographs are not believed to be necessary for a first episode of low back pain present for less than 7 weeks. Exceptions to this in clude various medical or physical findings, which are listed. In gener al, anteroposterior and lateral views only should be done initially. I ndications for other views are discussed.