An MRI for Every Patient with Back Pain? Abstract. Imaging in spinal disorders has changed in the past years. Improved MRI techniques allow for better image interpretation. Unchanged, however, close correlation between clinical evaluation and imaging results remains crucial for correct diagnoses and subsequent therapeutical decisions. Reimbursement cuts have made MRI more affordable in Switzerland while being widely available. This allows - if used according to guidelines - for optimal treatment of patients with spinal disorders.      «

An MRI for Every Patient with Back Pain? Abstract. Imaging in spinal disorders has changed in the past years. Improved MRI techniques allow for better image interpretation. Unchanged, however, close correlation between clinical evaluation and imaging results remains crucial for correct diagnoses and subsequent therapeutical decisions. Reimbursement cuts have made MRI more affordable in Switzerland while being widely available. This allows - if used according to guidelines - for optimal treatment...     »