TY - JOUR
T1 - Musculoskeletal imaging
T2 - Types and indications
AU - Seidenberg, Peter H.
AU - Howe, Allyson H.
PY - 2014/7
Y1 - 2014/7
N2 - Musculoskeletal imaging includes radiographs, computed tomography scans, bone scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. Each modality has its advantages and disadvantages. This article presents general guidelines regarding which imaging modality to order when evaluating patients with musculoskeletal complaints. However, it must be remembered that imaging is not meant to replace a thorough history and physical examination, but instead should be seen as a suite of methods to confirm suspected diagnoses.
AB - Musculoskeletal imaging includes radiographs, computed tomography scans, bone scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. Each modality has its advantages and disadvantages. This article presents general guidelines regarding which imaging modality to order when evaluating patients with musculoskeletal complaints. However, it must be remembered that imaging is not meant to replace a thorough history and physical examination, but instead should be seen as a suite of methods to confirm suspected diagnoses.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.04.003
DO - 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.04.003
M3 - Review article
C2 - 24994059
AN - SCOPUS:84903596799
SN - 0025-7125
VL - 98
SP - 895
EP - 914
JO - Medical Clinics of North America
JF - Medical Clinics of North America
IS - 4
ER -