Philip A Arnone, Andrew E McCanse, Derek S Farmen, Mark V Alano, Nicholas J Weber, Shawn P Thomas, Austin H Webster
While some research supports utilizing plain radiography for measuring biomechanical alignment of the spine for prognosis and treatment, there are contrasting viewpoints regarding both the value and utilization of these procedures in conservative care. Evaluation of both conservative and non-conservative approaches to spinal care revealed vast differences in radiographic utilization and interpretation between orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, chiropractic physicians, and physical therapists, which may account for the different viewpoints and rationales in the literature...
March 12, 2024: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)