Imaging for low back pain

Melissa Murphy, Rutvij Shah, Sayed Emal Wahezi, Jacqueline Weisbein

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Abstract

Low back pain (LBP) is a major cause of global disease burden with a lifetime prevalence rate of 80% in developed countries. Structural abnormalites are commonly identified by advanced imaging such as MRI or CT scans. Several guidelines have been published to help understand the utility of advanced imaging. In this chapter, we will review MRI, CT, ultrasound, PET CT, and bone scan findings of low back pain conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHow to Treat Low Back Pain
Subtitle of host publicationA Guide for Treating Causes of Low Back Pain for Physicians and APPs
PublisherElsevier
Pages31-48
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9780443159626
ISBN (Print)9780443159633
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

Keywords

  • Cauda equina syndrome
  • CT scan
  • Imaging
  • Low back pain
  • MRI
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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