A study on diagnostic value of oblique lumbar spine radiographs
10.3348/jkrs.1982.18.2.367
- Author:
Seong Jeh JOE
;
Young Jun SUH
;
Kang Woo CHUN
;
Byung Chae MIN
;
Jong Sup YOON
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Gonads;
Humans;
Retrospective Studies;
Spine
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1982;18(2):367-370
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A retrospective study was designed to determine the diagnostic contribution of oblique view in 740 consecutive lumbar spine examinations done in adults. In 12 cases (1.62%) there was a change in the radiographic interpretation when the oblique views were used for diagnosis. Considering the significant gonadal radiation, additional cost, and limited diagnostic value, the authors feel that the oblique view should not be a routine part of the initial lumbar spine examination in adults.
