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Temporal trends in spinal imaging in Ontario, 2002-2019 and Manitoba, 2001-2011, Canada
Abstract
Background: Several studies have reported overuse of spinal imaging, which, in Canada, led to several provincial pathways aimed at optimizing use of imaging. We assessed temporal trends in spine imaging in two Canadian provinces.
Methods: We explored use of x-ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine regions among adults in Ontario (April 1, 2002 to March 31, …
Authors
Al-Ghetaa RK; Alabousi M; You JJ; Emary PC; Riva JJ; Dufton J; Kagoma YK; Rampersaud YR; Goytan MJ; Feasby TE
DOI
10.21203/rs.3.rs-4314110/v1
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