Routine imaging for low back pain not helpful-report
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – When it comes to lower back pain, more testing doesn't lead to better care. On the contrary — it may actually lead to worse care, not to mention higher costs.
According to a report from the Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians ACP.L, there's "good evidence" that routine spinal imaging for lower back pain patients isn't associated with meaningful benefits, health wise, and can even lead to harm.