| Literature DB >> 6784466 |
J G Scavone, R F Latshaw, W A Weidner.
Abstract
A retrospective study was designed to determine the diagnostic value of spot lateral and oblique lumbar spine radiographs in 782 patients. In only 2.4% of patients examined were these views uniquely diagnostic. Considering the additional cost, significant gonadal radiation, and limited diagnostic value, these views should be eliminated from routine lumbar spine series.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 6784466 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.136.4.715
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol ISSN: 0361-803X Impact factor: 3.959