Evaluating the Diagnostic and Clinical Value of Lumbar Spine CT: A Systematic Review

What is it about?

This review aims to determine whether there are significant findings in CT lumbar spine imaging to justify the radiation dose delivered to organs and tissues in the abdominopelvic region and assess clinical validation for using alternatives such as plain film imaging or magnetic resonance imaging.

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Why is it important?

CT lumbar spine imaging still has a huge role to play in routine clinical practice, particularly in the detection of fractures. In the future, adequate information and support could be offered to referring doctors and physicians for diagnosing lumbar spine abnormalities.