Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is ‘damaged’ when in fact, the finding may simply be a normal part of ageing. Imaging that does not change treatment can therefore add cost, worry and sometimes unnecessary interventions
Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is ‘damaged’ when in fact, the finding may simply be a normal part of ageing. Imaging that does not change treatment can therefore add cost, worry and sometimes unnecessary interventions
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Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is ‘damaged’ when in fact, the finding may simply be a normal part of ageing. Imaging that does not change treatment can therefore add cost, worry and sometimes unnecessary interventions
