Abundance of MRI scanners correlates to inappropriate use for low back pain care
December 13, 2009 by admin
Abundance of MRI scanners correlates to inappropriate use for low back pain care
Patients with low back pain who live in areas with many MRI machines are more likely to get scanned and undergo surgery than those in low-availability areas, according to a study looking at Medicare claims data. Patients with low back pain, however, rarely benefit from MRI scans or surgery, so the procedures are often unnecessary. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
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