Monday 14 April 2008

MRI for knee osteoarthritis

AAOS study: MRI overused for knee osteoarthritis
SAN FRANCISCO - MRI scans are being overutilized in diagnosing osteoarthritis of the knee, a practice that inflates healthcare costs and sacrifices patient care standards, according to a study presented Wednesday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting.

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