Stress x-ray of the ankle: a cost-benefit analysis

Authors
Lotz, I Leinung, S Kosling, S
Citation
I. Lotz et al., Stress x-ray of the ankle: a cost-benefit analysis, RADIOLOGE, 39(1), 1999, pp. 30-33
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
RADIOLOGE
ISSN journal
0033832X → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
30 - 33
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-832X(199901)39:1<30:SXOTAA>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Over an 18-month period findings of stress X-ray of the ankle and medical r ecords of 112 cases were analyzed retrospectively as to indications, result s and therapeutic consequences. The analysis showed that critical setting o f indications can reduce the frequency of stress X-ray of the ankle and thu s lower the total costs. The introduction of guidelines could be advantageo us at medical training institutions.