Imaging studies for acute low back pain

When and when not to order them

Thomas O. Staiger Dr Staiger is assistant professor, Dr Paauw is associate professor, and Dr Deyo is professor, department of medicine; and Dr Jarvik is assistant professor, department of radiology; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.Correspondence[email protected]

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Douglas S. Paauw Dr Staiger is assistant professor, Dr Paauw is associate professor, and Dr Deyo is professor, department of medicine; and Dr Jarvik is assistant professor, department of radiology; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.

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Richard A. Deyo Dr Staiger is assistant professor, Dr Paauw is associate professor, and Dr Deyo is professor, department of medicine; and Dr Jarvik is assistant professor, department of radiology; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.

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Jeffrey G. Jarvik Dr Staiger is assistant professor, Dr Paauw is associate professor, and Dr Deyo is professor, department of medicine; and Dr Jarvik is assistant professor, department of radiology; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.

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Acute low back pain is generally a self-limited condition, and most patients recover within a few weeks without the need for imaging studies. However, physicians need to be on the lookout for red flags that point to more serious conditions, such as infection or malignancy, which require imaging. In this article, the authors identify these warning signs and discuss the appropriate use of imaging studies for a variety of symptoms and conditions.

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