Prevalence of spinal pathology in patients presenting for lumbar MRI as referred from general practice

Conclusions.
Almost all patients presenting for a lumbar MRI examination as referred by their GP had abnormal MRI findings. In total, 55% of the patients reported persistent sciatica in which imaging is recommended according to international guidelines.

Source: Family Practice - January 19, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: de Schepper, E. I. T., Koes, B. W., Veldhuizen, E. F. H., Oei, E. H. G., Bierma-Zeinstra, S. M. A., Luijsterburg, P. A. J. Tags: Health Service Research Source Type: research