Which Imaging Study Is Best for Thoracic Back Pain with Suspected Cancer or Infection?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Thoracic back pain without or with myelopathy or radiculopathy. One or more of the following: suspicion of cancer, i
Category: Neurologic Imaging
Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for neuro imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
Should You Order Radiographs or MRI for Thoracic Pain with Fracture Risk?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Thoracic back pain without or with myelopathy or radiculopathy. One or more of the following: low-velocity trauma, o
What Is the Right First Imaging Study for Thoracic Back Pain with Neurologic Deficits?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Thoracic back pain with myelopathy or radiculopathy. Initial imaging. (Thoracic Back Pain): recommended study, diffe
What Imaging Should You Order for Chronic Thoracic Back Pain Without Red Flags?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Subacute or chronic thoracic back pain without myelopathy or radiculopathy. No red flags. Failed conservative manage
Why Is Imaging Usually Avoided for Acute Thoracic Back Pain Without Red Flags?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Acute thoracic back pain without myelopathy or radiculopathy. No red flags. No prior management. Initial imaging. (T
Which Imaging Is Best for Altered Mental Status with a Focal Neurologic Deficit?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Altered mental status. Suspected intracranial pathology or focal neurologic deficit. Initial imaging. (Altered Menta
Should You Order Imaging for Rebound Headache After an Epidural Blood Patch?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Rebound headache following epidural blood patch or fibrin glue patch treatment for suspected intracranial hypotensio
What Imaging Is Next for Chronic Headache When Intracranial Hypotension Is Suspected but Initial Scans Are Negative?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Chronic daily headache from suspected intracranial hypotension with negative initial brain and spine imaging, but wi
Which Spine Imaging Is Best for Obtundation with Suspected Intracranial Hypotension?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Obtundation with initial brain imaging features of suspected intracranial hypotension. Next imaging study. (Imaging
What Imaging Should You Order for a Persistent Post-Dural Puncture Headache?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Orthostatic headache from suspected intracranial hypotension without improvement post 72 hours of dural puncture or