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Diagnostic Imaging can be a useful resource for musculoskeletal conditions and where used appropriately can be an invaluable tool for physiotherapists. Imaging such as MRI, X-ray, CT Scans, and Bone Scans are prime examples of practical diagnostic imaging that facilitates accurate diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of injuries and dysfunction that physiotherapists' address daily. Unnecessary imaging will not only potentially squander financial resources and increase potential for premature surgery, but may also lead to increase failure of conservative physiotherapy treatment as a result of patient expectations following diagnostic imaging e.g. perception that if a tear is there then physiotherapy has no role oto play, so it is key to understand and recognise when imaging is appropriate. In many cases, studies indicate diagnostic imaging is underutilized such as x-rays identifying fractures or bone scans identifying osteoporosis[[Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists|[1]]]. There are also studies indicating over utilization of imaging, such as x-rays or MRI’s for acute and uncomplicated low back pain.[[Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists|[2][3][4]]] | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Diagnostic Imaging can be a useful resource for musculoskeletal conditions and where used appropriately can be an invaluable tool for physiotherapists. Imaging such as MRI, X-ray, CT Scans, and Bone Scans are prime examples of practical diagnostic imaging that facilitates accurate diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of injuries and dysfunction that physiotherapists' address daily. Unnecessary imaging will not only potentially squander financial resources and increase potential for premature surgery, but may also lead to increase failure of conservative physiotherapy treatment as a result of patient expectations following diagnostic imaging e.g. perception that if a tear is there then physiotherapy has no role oto play, so it is key to understand and recognise when imaging is appropriate. In many cases, studies indicate diagnostic imaging is underutilized such as x-rays identifying fractures or bone scans identifying osteoporosis[1]. There are also studies indicating over utilization of imaging, such as x-rays or MRI’s for acute and uncomplicated low back pain.[2][3][4]
