I would like to post this question again as I have several articles
pertaining to MRI results among assymptomatic individuals (low back
pain).
But very little on xrays, although there must be some.
I have a question concerning degenerative findings on xray in regards to
mechanical low back pain, and that from these findings,
"medical specialists", often employed by Insurance companies, are
declining cover for patients with low back pain.
Due to the belief that their condition (low back pain) is wholly or
substantially caused by the ageing process.
This issue at the moment seems to be causing a great deal of emotional
trauma for some patients, as they remember lifting and
hurting their back, their doctor tells them they have strained their
back and prescribes a course of action. Often involving some
aspect of insurance entitlement to treatment.
And yet cover may not be forthcoming.
Can you lead me to any definitive articles that state the probability of
degenerative changes on xray, being a causative (or associated)
factor with low back pain.
or the degree and incidence of degenerative changes in a large normal
asymptotic population.
Kind Regards
craig
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