Rapid Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Cancer-related Low Back Pain: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis
Journal Title: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Year 2003, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
This study compared the relative efficiency of lumbar x-ray and rapid magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for diagnosing cancer-related low back pain (LBP) in primary care patients.
Authors and Affiliations
William Hollingworth, Darryl T Gray, Brook I Martin, Sean D Sullivan, Richard A Deyo, Jeffrey G Jarvik
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- EP ID EP679576
- DOI 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2003.20633.x
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