A489B: The use of radiology in back pain.

The use of radiology in back pain.

Approved: 2015

Collaborators:

Prof Flavia Cicuttini
Prof Helena Teede
Dr Geeske Peeters
Mr Sanjeeva Ranasinha
Dr Donna Urquhart
Dr Yuanyuan Wang
Dr Monira Hussain
Dr Baki Billah
Dr Sharmayne Brady
Stephane Heritier

Synopsis

While it is clear there is an urgent need for innovative and cost-effective interventions for low back pain, these are currently limited and there is widespread concern that radiological investigations are being used excessively with associated high costs. The musculoskeletal bone and joint group of the NHMRC Translation Faculty have identified this as an important area to investigate. The aim of this study is to examine the use of radiological investigation in those with back pain and to explore the determinants of imaging use including age, weight and psychosocial factors.